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Catnip,
Catmint
Nepeta cataria
L.
neh-PEA-tah
cat-AIR-ee-ah
Lamiaceae
Explanation
of name:
Perhaps from Nepete, an Etrurian city (BA1). Cataria refers to the
affinity cats have for this species.
Natural
range:
Europe, Asia (BA1)
Recognition:
Pale green, downy, fuzzy perennial. Leaves oblong-ovate with cordate bases,
crenate-margined, whitish beneath. Corolla white or pale purple with darker dots
Landscape
uses:
Herb, used for making teas, salads; this is the catnip for cats.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions |
Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Nepeta cataria |
Catnip, Catmint |
Exotic |
Perennial |
SU-FA (BA1) |
3’
(BA1) |
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SU-PS
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