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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Prelude Purple nepeta This nepeta, also known as catmint, is new for 2023. —

Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2023 The silvery spicy-sweet foliage and the long-lasting blooms of catmint keep tons of pollinators buzzing for weeks and weeks. —

Terri Robertson, Country Living, 27 Jan. 2023 Trees naturally shade the eating area, while perennials such as catmint soften the edges of the design, while also attracting pollinators. —

Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 27 Dec. 2022 Catnip, sometimes called catmint, and silver vine are both flowering plants with aromatic leaves that grow in many places around the world. —

Katie Hunt, CNN, 14 June 2022 Later in the season, bees cover their catmint and wild bergamot. —

Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2022 Others that produce both flowers and leaves on the same stem — catmint (Nepeta species) for example — work great. —

Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2021 On several occasions, Matthews said, Bonnie has smashed catmint bushes outside their home trying to pounce on insects and salamanders. —

Terry Ward, CNN, 29 May 2021 For example, catmint -- a long bloomer that demands little maintenance -- has both fuzzy foliage and an aroma that deer rarely tolerate. —

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