Catmint

Common names	Catmint
Latin name	Nepeta racemosa
Life cycle	Perennial
Height	12-18"
Space	12" apart
Bloom	Spring & Early Summer
Light	Full sun
Soil	Light,well-drained
Zone	--
Feature	Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies and bees, rabbit resistant

Use:
Catmint produces masses of blue flowers on low, spreading mats. It is widely grown as an edging plant for perennial beds and under roses. It is somewhat attractive to cats, but not nearly so much as its close relative catnip. Although the foliage smells sort of minty, catmint is only used as an ornamental.

Culture:
Catmint is pretty undemanding. You can shear back last's years growth in early spring to make way for new growth and cut plants back again after flowering to promote a second bloom. Even if you don't shear back the plants, they still look good because they are self-cleaning.

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