Description
Nepeta cataria is a short lived herbaceous perennial, growing 2–3 feet (61–91 cm) tall and wide. It resembles mint in appearance by having the characteristic square stem that members of the Lamiaceae plant family has, but with grey-green foliage. The coarse-toothed leaves are triangular to ovate.
The small two-lipped bilabiate flowers can be white and finely spotted with pale purple or pink. They are showy and fragrant. The plant blooms from late spring through autumn.
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