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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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