Nepeta cataria — A classic herb enjoyed by many cats and also valued for gentle tea blends. Great for pet enrichment, soothing teas, borders, and traditional herbal mixes. Prefers full sun, moderate water, and room to self-seed. When planted around garden beds it can help deter some insects. Loved by cats and appreciated in gentle herbal preparations, catnip has been cultivated since ancient times for both animal enjoyment and calming herbal uses.
Key uses: Pet enrichment, teas, borders and traditional herbal mixes.
Growing conditions: Full sun, moderate water and space to self seed.
Companion notes: Can help deter some insects when planted around garden beds.
Nepeta cataria — A classic herb enjoyed by many cats and also valued for gentle tea blends. Great for pet enrichment, soothing teas, borders, and traditional herbal mixes. Prefers full sun, moderate water, and room to self-seed. When planted around garden beds it can help deter some insects. Loved by cats and appreciated in gentle herbal preparations, catnip has been cultivated since ancient times for both animal enjoyment and calming herbal uses.
Key uses: Pet enrichment, teas, borders and traditional herbal mixes.
Growing conditions: Full sun, moderate water and space to self seed.
Companion notes: Can help deter some insects when planted around garden beds.
