This perennial forms small bushy habit of unbranched stems with mid-green lanced-shaped slightly aromatic leaves. The small blue tube-shaped flowers appear in a cylindrical cluster from summer to autumn above the foliage on a slender stem. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Nepeta nervosa is naturally found in Kashmir in the Himalayas growing on the slopes of mountains in stony well drained moist soils and prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Catmint is a perennial plant that is used as a border or filler plant in small or cottage gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used in pots and tubs and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It has attractive foliage that is kept compact with regular pruning. ID 1319

Nepeta (NE-pe-ta) nervosa (ner-VŌ-sa)

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