Catnip

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Binomial Name Nepeta cataria
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Description Catnip is a herbaceous perennial in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It resembles mint, with triangular, coarse-toothed leaves, square stems, and small, pink, white, purple, or blue flowers. Like mint, it can become invasive, so it is best planted in containers. Catnip is used an ornamental, to make herbal tea, and as a companion plant. It is deer-resistant and attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies and deters pests like flea beetles, Japanese beetles, aphids, weevils, ants, squash bugs and mice. It also attracts cats because it contains the chemical nepetalactone, which can cause cats to enter a brief state of euphoria.
Companions
Sun Requirements Full Sun
Growing Degree Days
Sowing Method Direct seed indoors before frost, or outdoors after last frost
Spread (diameter) 80 centimeters
Row Spacing 45 centimeters
Height 80 centimeters

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