This perennial herb has a low spreading habit with slender stems that form a dense cover. It has aromatic grey-green leaves that produce oil that repels insects but attracts cats. The 2-lipped white to pink flowers appear from spring to autumn above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 3 to 10

Nepeta catariais naturally found in Europe growing on well drained, moderately fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender when young.

Cat Nip is an aromatic herb that is grown for its flowers and habit. It is planted in cottage or herb gardens as a ground cover or as a medicinal specimen plant. It is also used in containers, establishing from division in one season and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. ID1149

Nepeta(NE-pe-ta) cataria(ka-TAH-re-a)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family