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Catnip
Nepeta cataria (Perennial)
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:12-36 Inches
- Spread:12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
The plant has a strong smell of mint. Add a few fresh leaves to green salads. Either fresh or dried leaves will make a refreshing, therapeutic tea. The dried, crushed leaves can be stuffed into cloth pouches to make wonderful cat toys.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Variegated |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Container |
| • | Container |
| • | Crafts |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | June - September |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Catnip
Grows well in containers, both inside and outdoors. Preserve by air-drying.