Nepeta, commonly called Catmint, is a herbaceous perennial in the Lamiaceae that forms clump-forming plants with deciduous foliage and flowers from June to September. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils such as chalk, loam or sand and tolerates a wide soil pH. Plant on a south- or west-facing site where it can cope with either exposed or sheltered conditions. Hardiness is H6 (very hardy), suitable for most UK gardens.

Nepeta (catmint) is a clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial for full sun on well-drained chalk, loam or sand, flowering June to September.

Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The genus name, from Latin nepeta (“catnip”), is reportedly in reference to Nepete, an ancient Etruscan city.

Nepeta

Catmint (Nepeta) | Clump-forming sun perennial

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk' is a selected cultivar of Nepeta in the mint family (Lamiaceae) notable for its long flowering run and aromatic foliage. It bears the tubular flower spikes typical of the genus and flowers from June to September. Leaves are grey-green and often release a scent when rubbed, a trait shared across many Nepeta.

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk' produces aromatic, grey-green foliage and flowers from June to September.

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk'

Nepeta 'Romany Dusk' | Long-flowering Nepeta

Nepeta Grandiflora is a perennial in the genus Nepeta, grown for its long-flowering display from June to September. As with many Nepeta, it carries aromatic foliage and clusters of tubular flowers. Plants produce successive flower spikes through the summer, rewarding light maintenance. It suits mixed borders and planted edges where a summer sequence of bloom is wanted.

Nepeta Grandiflora blooms in the UK from June to September and shows the aromatic foliage and tubular flowers typical of Nepeta.

Nepeta Grandiflora

Nepeta Grandiflora | Summer-flowering Nepeta

Nepeta from Ethiopia is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Nepeta genus, known for its aromatic opposite leaves and two-lipped tubular flowers arranged in terminal spikes or panicles. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun with well-drained fertile moist soil and is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city, courtyard, cottage, and wildlife gardens. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and performs well in exposed or sheltered positions with south or west-facing aspects. Interest in this plant spans the summer and autumn seasons.

Nepeta from Ethiopia is a hardy, aromatic herbaceous perennial with tubular flowers, perfect for sunny city, coastal, and wildlife gardens in summer and autumn.