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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Some perennials that benefit from pruning include bee balm, Shasta daisies, phlox, coreopsis, and catmint.
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Another great time to prune catmint is in early summer after the initial spring bloom.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Two strongly scented plants to avoid are catnip and its cousin catmint.
—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
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Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Another great time to prune catmint is in early summer after the initial spring bloom.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
Two strongly scented plants to avoid are catnip and its cousin catmint.
—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
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“Catmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catmint. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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catmint
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cat·mint
ˈkat-ˌmint
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