Cut flower
True Catnip
Nepeta cataria
White hooded flowers on aromatic stems — cats and bees both intoxicated.
Full sun
Low
Well-drained
Very easy
Yes
Leaves & flowers
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Flower
Lavender
Both drought-tolerant Mediterranean herbs attract pollinators and beneficial parasitic wasps while deterring cabbage moths and other garden pests.
Flower
Agastache (Anise Hyssop)
Both attract native pollinators and beneficial insects while thriving in dry, well-drained soil with minimal maintenance.
Flower
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Catnip attracts parasitic wasps that prey on echinacea pests like Japanese beetles and sawfly larvae.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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