| Botanical name | Nepeta cataria |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant bears mauve-spotted, white flowers, spike-like in terminal clusters. |
| Common name(s) | Catnip |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has grey-green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | ornamental plant |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Soil conditions | Catmint thrives in well-dug, well drained, moist, richly composted soil. |
| Uses | The prigs of Nepeta cataria can be placed in dog's kennels under their blankets to chase fleas and ticks away, and even rubbed all over a dog's coat. |
| Wildlife attractions | This plant attracts house cats, bees and butterflies. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant catmint around rose gardens, fruit trees and vegetable gardens, it will repel insects, rats and mice. the flowers entice the bees and butterflies, which help with pollination. |
| Propagation | Can be propagated by cutting off the outer rooted sprigs and replanting them immediately. |
| Harvest | The leaves can be picked when young and the whole plant can be preserved by drying it out. |
| Growth habit | This plant has a bushy upright growth habit. |
Nepeta cataria (Catnip)
- Botanical name: Nepeta cataria
- Common name(s): Catnip
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials, Herbs
Plant description:
Bushy upright growth habit with grey-green foliage and mauve-spotted, white flowers, spike-like in terminal clusters. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens an attracts house cats and butterflies.
Family: Lamiaceae
Synonym: Nepeta cataria var. citriodora
Botanical Pronunciation: NEP-eh-tuh kat-AR-ee-uh
Nepeta cataria requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
This plant bears mauve-spotted, white flowers, spike-like in terminal clusters.
This plant has grey-green foliage.
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