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Nepeta cataria

Genus: Nepeta - Species: cataria - Family: Lamiaceae

Phonetic Spelling: NEP-eh-tuh kat-AR-ee-ah

Common Names:

  • Catmint
  • Catnip
  • Catswort

Tags

full sun tolerant
drought tolerant
white flowers
pollinator plant
partial shade tolerant
low maintenance
lavender flowers
air pollution tolerant
bee friendly
fast growing
edible flowers
deer resistant
herbaceous perennial
edible leaves
fragrant leaves
purple flowers
problem for cats
weed
perennial
larval host plant
moth caterpillar host
herb garden
sensory garden
nectar plant early summer
nectar plant midsummer
nectar plant late summer
nectar plant early fall
nectar plant late spring
edible plant
dry soils intolerant
shallow soil tolerant

Quick Facts

  • Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Europe and Asia

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Edible
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Herb
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

Naturalized throughout

Uses

N/A

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