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Nov 04 2008

Catmint Catnip

Catmint Catnip Information

Invasive Herb or the purr-fect plant

Catmint / Catnip
‘Nepeta cataria’

This aromatic perennial plant from the mint family, can be used as a domestic herb to treat miscellaneous ailments and problems such as hemorrhoids, dandruff and to relax spasms. Many grow the plant and harvest the leaves to make a medicinal tea or essential oil.

The fragrant aroma is VERY attractive to most adult cats. As a matter of fact, most small cat toys sold in stores contain catnip, check the package. Catnip is completely nontoxic to cats.

© 2005 photo courtesy L Watts

There are many varieties of Catnip, many are flowering garden plants or grown as pot herbs. Some consider catnip a weed or a pest plant because it is extremely invasive. If you do not want catnip / catmint to take over your garden area, be sure and plant your catnip in a pot or planter.

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