Catmint landscaping ideas

If you follow this blog, you hear us talk often about how great this or that plant looks "in mass" or "massed." You might wonder just what we mean by that--what

Catmint (Nepeta spp.) is a perennial ornamental herb related to catnip. Its flowers attract pollinators and it has insect-repellent properties.

Rabbits aren't so appealing when they eat your prized plants, but growing flowers that figure low on the list of bunny favorites can deter them. Rabbits eat most plants when hungry, but you can live peaceably with them and have a flowering garden by selecting plants that rabbits usually avoid.

Catmint plants are easy to grow and offer pretty purple flowers that bloom for a long time. This perennial is a good choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

Reblooming perennials that bloom all summer, like daylilies, lilacs, and iris, have beautiful colors you can enjoy all season.

Nepeta 'Cat's Meow' (Catmint, Catnip)

Drought-tolerant landscaping is a viable and attractive alternative to thirsty green lawns. Waterwise plants reduce maintenance while using fewer resources.

Catmint, Nepeta As the name suggests, catmint is a member of the mint family, but please don't immediately dismiss this beautiful perennial if you've had t