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Catnip Mint

Nepeta Catariensis

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Overview

Nepeta cataria, commonly referred to as catnip or ca™int, is a robust perennial herb, thriving in zones 3-9. It typically attains heights of 2-3 feet and spreads 1-2 feet. Renowned for its aromatic, heart-shaped, gray-green leaves and summer-blooming lavender flowers, catnip entices both pollinators and felines. It performs best in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soils. This drought-tolerant plant requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent addition to casual, informal gardens.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — commonly referred to as catnip or ca™int

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — which is highly attractive to cats and can serve as a natural insect repellent; offering a subtle yet vibrant display
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — white to lavender flowers situated in whorls atop the stems; is a robust perennial herb
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — offering a subtle yet vibrant display against the soft-textured leaves; making it an excellent addition to casual
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — From late spring to early autumn; hardiness zones for Catnip Mint range from 3 to 9
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — this herbaceous perennial prefers a full sun to partial shade exposure and well-drained soil; blue and purple flowers in the
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — adding ecological value to your garden.<br><br>For optimal growth; this herbaceous perennial prefers a full sun to partial
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — It tolerates a variety of soil types; gray-green leaves and summer-blooming lavender flowers
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — This floral show also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies; pungent aroma when crushed
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — and is drought resistant once established; renowned for its allure to felines
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — making it a low-maintenance option for the casual gardener; white to lavender flowers situated in whorls atop the stems
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — Catnip Mint can serve both an ornamental and functional purpose; this drought-tolerant plant requires minimal maintenance
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; these leaves emit a distinctive
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — showcasing its adaptability to a variety of climates.<br><br>In a landscape design; commonly referred to as catnip or
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — Hardiness zones for Catnip Mint range from 3 to 9; making it a low-maintenance option for the casual gardener
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — ground cover / herb / perennial for full; catnip Mint can serve both an ornamental and functional purpose
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — ground cover / herb / perennial with blue and purple blooms; adding ecological value to your garden.<br><br>For optimal
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — commonly referred to as catnip or ca&trade;int; renowned for its aromatic, image 65
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — is a robust perennial herb; is a perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family, image 66
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — It typically attains heights of 2-3 feet and spreads 1-2 feet; from late spring to early autumn, image 67
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — Renowned for its aromatic; and is drought resistant once established, image 68
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — catnip entices both pollinators and felines; it performs best in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained, image 70
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — It performs best in full sun to part shade, preferring well-drained soils; catnip Mint averages a growth height, image 71
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — gray-green leaves and summer-blooming lavender flowers; ground cover / herb / perennial for full, image 69
Catnip Mint (Nepeta Catariensis) — scientifically identified as Nepeta cataria; it typically attains heights of 2-3 feet and spreads 1-2 feet, image 74

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