Nepeta racemosa (Catmint)

This member of the Mint family has lavender flowers borne at tips of the stems from June through August. It has gray-green foliage about 1 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide. Prefers full sun or partial shade, any well-drained soil, and water once-a-week. Good at front of the border or cascading off a wall. Tolerates browsing by small mammals.

Category:  Perennial

Water Use:  Low

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun

Height x Spread:  N/A

Native:  No

Color:  Purple

Bees:  Yes

Birds:  No

Butterflies: No

Cut Flower: No

Utility Tree: No

Extra Maintenance: No

Soil: Salt-tolerant

Fall Color: No

Bloom Time: Summer