Catmint

Catmint helps to relieve coughs, it is great infused as a tea. Unlike Catnip, Cats are not so attracted to this herb. This is the perfect plant for your garden if you don’t want to be flooded with a small herd of cats. 

This is a pretty perennial that is often used in cottage gardens, to attract bees, the soft lavender coloured flowers put on quite a show!

Care: Best grown in moist, well drained soil. This hardy plant is drought and heat tolerant making it great for gardens.

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The bright purple flowers are stunning when in bloom but this plant also has other uses! The leaves and flowers can be added to herbal teas to help relieve coughs and menstrual cramps, and it is said to help calm nerves.