Catmint
Nepeta x faassenii
Family: Lamiaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 45 cm high. The leaves are oval or heart shaped. They are 2.5 cm long. The flowers are blue.
There are over 200 Nepeta species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 3-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Slovenia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Herb, leaves
How it is grown
It has to be grown from cuttings of division. It does not form seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Nepeta mussinii;