Nepeta cataria

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Common names: Catnip, Catmint, Catwort Taxonomic name: Nepeta cataria Family: Lamiaceae Uses:… by ligayagardener

Have you ever considered the potential benefits of catnip for your skin? Let's dive into the scientific facts surrounding this intriguing plant. What is Catnip? Catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta cataria, is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to Europe and Asia but is now commonly foun

071514 catnip ~ CATNIP (Nepeta cataria) We all know that cats love catnip, but this perennial also has a quite a reputable history as a medicinal herb. One trait that this plant is less known for is its mosquito-repelling ability. The natural oil within the leaves has been proven to be ten times more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. Plant catnip around your patio and deck, but remember while you’re repelling mosquitoes, you may be attracting a few of your feline neighbours.

Catnip and Catmint -- What’s the Difference? By Elaine Homstad, Fairfax Master Gardener Novice gardeners often disregard botanical names. They just pick up something at the nursery, home improvement store or big-box discount store that bears the common name of a plant they think they want. Such is the case with catnip. True catnip is a perennial

If you're a cat owner, having a small bag of green powder in your home means something very different from what most people would think. It's that magical dust that turns domestic felines into wild jungle cats as soon as they get a whiff of it, and melts them into a motionless puddle of fluff if they lick it up. Enter the wondrous world of catnip, and the stoned kitties who can't get enough of it.

Something for the kitties! Beautiful form of catmint with rounded, and quilted sage green foliage and clusters of violet blue flowers held in a little deep purple calyx. Massive bloom in May and June, shear off spent flowers and water and a new batch of sublime blue erupts quickly. Full sun and rich to average […]

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. (Source: Wikipedia, 'Catnip', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catnip, CC BY-SA 3.0 . Photo: (c) Mark Kluge, some rights reserved (CC…

Nepeta cataria (Catmint) with small white flowers and green leaves on tall stems by Dorling Kindersley