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Nepeta (per) cataria

Catnip

  • »  Heart-shaped, fuzzy leaves; in the mint family
  • »  Long, lavender spikes of scented flowers in late-spring to early-fall
  • »  Self-seeding; may deadhead after flowering to control spread
  • »  Evokes an enthusiastic reaction from most cats
  • »  May repel mosquitoes and pests, but attracts pollinators
  • »  Lives 2 to 3 years

Ball Horticulture
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
• Container
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Fragrant
• Ground Cover
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Naturalizing
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Sun
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Mounding
• Spreading
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Early Fall
• Late Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Dry Soil
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nepeta (per) cataria

Plant in average, sandy, well-drained soil. Use to draw cats away from plants you don't want them near by planting Nepeta where you don't mind the animal. Cats enjoy rubbing and chewing on catnip leaves. Works well in a sunny garden, the leaves dry well to be used in potpourri to put in cat toys.