Tall, aromatic and wonderfully easy to grow, Siberian Catmint (Nepeta sibirica) is a hardy perennial that brings soft blue-lavender colour to garden borders, cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Unlike the lower-growing catmint varieties, this striking outdoor plant develops upright, branching stems topped with larger blue flowers during mid to late summer. Its scented green foliage and nectar-rich blooms make it a lovely choice for attracting bees and other pollinators.

Plant Siberian Catmint in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Once established, it requires very little attention and will return year after year. Deadhead faded flowers to keep the plant looking tidy, then cut back at the end of the flowering season or in early spring.

Common names: Siberian Catmint, Large-Flowered Catmint