Nepeta Purple Haze

A classic, romantic, cottage-garden favourite, catmint is surprisingly robust and drought-tolerant. Soft mounds of dreamy, grey-green foliage lightly fragranced when crushed; purple/lilac flowers adored by bees and butterflies; the ability to grow in some of the hottest, toughest spots – these characteristics make Nepeta a common and deserved addition to any garden.

A spreading perennial up to 20cm high and 50cm wide, with lax stems bearing grey-green leaves and terminal whorls of purple flowers in summer and early autumn