A sturdy and reliable perennial, catmint’s scent is pleasantly spicy with a hint of mint. It adds aroma to your garden and attracts hummingbirds to its nectar. Plant catmint in a shady spot for the ...

Most Catmint varieties thrive in dry soil, but Nepeta subsessile, Nepeta Kubica, and Nepeta nuda prefer moister soil. Plants can rot, die in permanently wet soils, and struggle in deep shade.

If you live near one of these places, don't plant it and remove any you find. Consider replacing it with catmint (Nepeta ...