Collection: Catmint Plants for Sale

Catmint plants for sale, shipped as live, established plants ready to go in the ground or a container.

Catmint — Nepeta — is one of the most dependable and easy-to-grow perennials for full sun. It produces a continuous flush of small, lavender-blue flowers on mounding, fragrant plants from late spring through summer, with a second flush after cutting back. Deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and beloved by bees and butterflies, catmint is a low-maintenance workhorse that pairs beautifully with roses, ornamental grasses, and other sun-loving perennials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're related but different plants. Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii and related hybrids) is the ornamental garden plant — grown for its mounding habit, lavender-blue flowers, and aromatic foliage. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is the species most attractive to cats. Garden catmint varieties have a milder effect on cats, though some cats still enjoy them. Yes — catmint is among the most reliably deer-resistant perennials you can grow. Deer dislike its strongly aromatic foliage, which smells pleasant to people but is off-putting to most deer. It's an excellent choice for gardens where deer pressure is a problem. Yes. Catmint is a cold-hardy perennial that returns year after year in most climates. It's reliable in USDA zones 4–9 and dies back in winter before returning strongly in spring. After the first major flush of bloom, cutting plants back by about half encourages a second flush through late summer and into fall. Catmint performs best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. It tolerates partial shade but blooms less prolifically. It's drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. One of the best low-water perennials for hot, sunny borders. We stand behind every plant we ship. If your catmint arrives damaged, send us a photo within a few days of delivery and we'll arrange a free replacement.