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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Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral (6.2-7.0)
A herb, catmint is a delight to plant in the garden to attract pollinators.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
So long as it's given adequate sunlight and planted in well-draining soil, catmint is relatively fuss-free.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Full sun Soil: Average to sandy, well-draining The long-blooming, fragrant purple flowers of catmint (Nepeta) attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
While catnip rises to three feet tall and catmint reaches two feet, cat thyme is more compact, around a foot tall, and studded with five-inch-long pink flower spikes when in bloom.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
So long as it's given adequate sunlight and planted in well-draining soil, catmint is relatively fuss-free.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Full sun Soil: Average to sandy, well-draining The long-blooming, fragrant purple flowers of catmint (Nepeta) attract bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 Apr. 2026
While catnip rises to three feet tall and catmint reaches two feet, cat thyme is more compact, around a foot tall, and studded with five-inch-long pink flower spikes when in bloom.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
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catmint
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cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint
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