Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. They are commonly known as "catmint" and are prized for their fragrant, colorful flowers and attractive foliage. Nepeta plants are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, and are now grown in many other parts of the world as ornamental plants.

Nepeta plants have upright stems that can reach up to three feet in height. The flowers are typically blue, purple, or white, and are arranged in clusters. The foliage of Nepeta plants is often gray-green and can be quite ornamental, with oval-shaped leaves that release a pleasant fragrance when crushed.