Catnep is a hardy herbaceous perennial plant with aromatic soft, oval to triangular shape grey-green leaves widely used for flavouring . It grows 50-100cm tall and wide, thrives best in full sun areas, but can be in partial shade as well in well-drained moderately rich or sandy soil. Flowers emerge from late spring to autumn in pink or white with pale purple spots. Catnep flowers are bee friendly and it also induces felines to eat it to tackle their happy receptors.

When grown in containers we recommend a good quality multipurpose compost is used. Plants should be fed during the growing season with a liquid feed as per the manufacturers instructions.