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Plant species: Nepeta

Nepeta

Nepeta

Nepeta is also known as Catmint and while catnip is the most famous kind of catmint, there are numerous other kinds. Although catnip is widely known, it is actually seldom grown as an ornamental, since it gets quite weedy looking. In contrast, other varieties Nepeta are very successful and lovely looking in perennial gardens! These… Read more »

June is Perennial Gardening Month

  June is Perennial Gardening Month The Good Earth began as primarily a nursery and growing facility over 48 years ago.  Throughout the past four decades, we have become a full service garden center but that doesn’t mean we have forgotten our roots! We still grow most of the perennials we sell; just look for… Read more »

New Perennials for 2019

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