catmint
noun
cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint 
: any of a genus (Nepeta) of Old World temperate-zone herbs of the mint family
especially
: catnip sense 1
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Two strongly scented plants to avoid are catnip and its cousin catmint.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Janney suggests pairing roses with catmint, salvia, foxglove, scabiosa, and coneflower.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Fast-growing catmint is heat and drought-tolerant once established, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 July 2024
The strong scent of the leaves of catmint can also repel garden pests, including rabbits and deer.
—Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Janney suggests pairing roses with catmint, salvia, foxglove, scabiosa, and coneflower.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Fast-growing catmint is heat and drought-tolerant once established, too.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 July 2024
The strong scent of the leaves of catmint can also repel garden pests, including rabbits and deer.
—Caitlin Huson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
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catmint
noun
cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint
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