cat mint
Nepeta racemosa
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pale lilac to deep violet
Notes
Cat mint (Nepeta racemosa) is a perennial for borders, edging, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. Pale lilac to deep violet flowers open in late spring, then return in early to late summer and again in early autumn. It stays low at 9 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches wide.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Carnation, and Blue Arrow Rocky mountain juniper.
Native range
Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.