Catmint is a perennial plant in the mint family that has various species and hybrids with different flower colours and sizes. It is native to Eurasia, Africa, and Macaronesia. It has a strong scent that attracts cats and other pollinators. It is a low maintenance, drought tolerant, and deer resistant plant that blooms from late spring to early fall. Some varieties of catmint can be used as a substitute for lavender.