Perennial herb in a 9 cm pot. Greyish-green downy leaves and lilac-white flowers in summer. Bee and butterfly plant.
Catmint has many medicinal uses, including relieving childhood colic, reducing fever in cough remedies and the treatment of piles.
Plant can be cut back hard after flowering to produce a second flush of flowers. Stuff dried leaves into toys to keep cats amused. Catmint is also said to repel rats if tied in bunches and hung up where rats are not welcome.
Seek the advice of a qualified herbalist before using.