Catmint
Nepeta melissifolia
Lamiaceae
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Crete & Greece
Biocultural value
Flowers produce abundant nectar.
Location
Source of plant
Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Description
Plants 8" to 16" tall; stems ascending, pubecent to villous; leaves to 1 3/8" long, ovate, cordate at thebase, coarsely crenate, pubescent; inflorescence elongate, racemose; calyx to 3/8" long, corolla about1/2" long, blue with small red spots; flowering period summer.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
bee plant