Nepeta nuda

The soft, dreamy look of these classic, cottage-garden plants belies their tough nature. Catmints are generally very easy to grow in any sunny location but are happiest in well-drained soil.

N. nuda adds an airy vertical to the late summer garden. Pale lilac flowers are held on tall mauve stems above aromatic grey-green foliage.

Zones: 5 to 9

Family: Lamiaceae

Type: perennial

Height: 24 to 36 in.

Spread: 9 to 12 in.

Exposure: full sun, part-shade

Soil Conditions: average

Bloom Time: June to August

Bloom Color: violet-blue

Native Range: Europe to Xinjiang