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Catnip
Nepeta cataria
- Category: Perennial, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:3-7
- Height:12-36 Inches
- Spread:12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Gray-Green
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.
Catnip - Nepeta cataria (Perennial) from Hoffie Nursery
Catnip - Nepeta cataria (Perennial) from Hoffie Nursery
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Bloom Time
| • | June - September |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Catnip
Grows well in containers, both inside and outdoors. Preserve by air-drying.