Catmint

Nepeta × faassenii

Soothing comfort, contentment, protection.

Did you know

Catmint is the cultivated cousin of catnip (Nepeta cataria) and contains the same compound, nepetalactone, that drives cats wild.
Studies have shown nepetalactone is more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes — though it doesn't last as long.
Catmint blooms relentlessly from late spring until frost, especially if cut back after the first flush of flowers.
Bees absolutely love catmint — a single mature plant can sustain dozens of foraging bees throughout the day.
Despite having 'mint' in the name, catmint isn't used for flavoring — its taste is bitter and medicinal compared to true mints.