Catnip - Nepeta cataria

SKU: 9339797034914

Size: 100 mm
Style: Pet Lovers
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Description

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a hardy, perennial herb native to Eurasia, reaching heights of 50 cm to 1 m with a similar spread. Its grey-green, aromatic foliage and small, delicate white or lavender flowers add a charming touch to any herb or garden bed. Catnip thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, making it suitable for garden beds, borders, or pots. It is drought-tolerant once established, requiring moderate water to thrive, especially in Perth's hot summers. Blooming from Late Spring (Kambarang) through to Early Summer (Birak), catnip attracts bees and other pollinators, enhancing its role as a beneficial garden plant.

Catnip is well-known for its stimulating effects on cats, providing both enjoyment and enrichment when its leaves are rubbed or crushed. It is also valued for its medicinal properties, traditionally used to make tea that aids digestion, reduces anxiety, and promotes restful sleep. Harvest by snipping leaves and stems just before flowering for optimal potency, and use fresh or dry for culinary or medicinal purposes. This versatile herb is a favourite among gardeners and pet owners alike.

Botanical Name Nepeta cataria
Common Name  Catnip
Cultivar
Classification
Herbs and Veges
PBR Name
Origin Eurasia
Foliage Evergreen
Height 50 cm - 1 M
Width 50 cm - 1 M
Light Full sun to part shade
Soil Well-drained soil
Water Requirement Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Lifespan Perennial
Flower Colour White or lavender
Flower Time Kambarang (Late Spring) to Birak (Early Summer)
Toxicity Non-toxic to humans and animals


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