How Do You Grow Nepeta

Grow catmint in sunny borders or raised beds in free-draining soil. Buy pot-grown plants at any time of year, although spring or autumn are ideal times to plant. Trim back faded stems to encourage more blooms during summer and once growth dies back in autumn, cut back to the ground before spring.

Is Nepeta easy to grow?

Catmint (Nepeta) is a perennial herb that is a member of the mint family. It is an extremely easy-growing plant with few pests or problems.

Will Nepeta rebloom if cut back?

Nepeta is one of our favorite perennials because it just blooms, and blooms, and blooms. … If you cut back into the base of the plant, you’ll encourage the plant to bloom again.