catmint
noun
cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint 
: any of a genus (Nepeta) of Old World temperate-zone herbs of the mint family
especially
: catnip sense 1
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Include Flowers With Long Bloom Periods While the peonies and larkspur in this garden won't last long, the blue catmint in the foreground will bloom for months.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
That's certainly the case with catmint (Nepeta), which will start to look a bit floppy after its first bloom.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
For summer-flowering perennials that provide plenty of nectar, consider rudbeckia, purple coneflower, bee balm, milkweed and penstemon, as well as some non-native plants such as catmint and lavender.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In this California garden, drought-tolerant plants including yarrow, euphoria, and nepeta (flowering catmint) are a perfect choice for times of inconsistent rainfall.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 8 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
That's certainly the case with catmint (Nepeta), which will start to look a bit floppy after its first bloom.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 1 June 2026
For summer-flowering perennials that provide plenty of nectar, consider rudbeckia, purple coneflower, bee balm, milkweed and penstemon, as well as some non-native plants such as catmint and lavender.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In this California garden, drought-tolerant plants including yarrow, euphoria, and nepeta (flowering catmint) are a perfect choice for times of inconsistent rainfall.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 8 May 2026
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“Catmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catmint. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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catmint
noun
cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint
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