Aromatic Herb That Cats Love with Medicinal Properties
Catnip displays aromatic gray-green foliage with small white to pale lavender summer flowers. This hardy perennial reaches 18-36 inches and contains nepetalactone, the compound that attracts and stimulates cats. Draws bees and butterflies while resisting deer. Dry leaves for cat toys or brew fresh for calming herbal tea.
Key Features
Cats love it – Contains nepetalactone that attracts and stimulates cats
Aromatic gray-green leaves – Fragrant foliage for fresh or dried use
Medicinal properties – Calming tea for humans
Attracts pollinators – Bees and butterflies love the flowers
Deer resistant – Not favored by deer
Drought tolerant – Once established, tolerates dry conditions
Growing Tips
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Space plants 18-24 inches apart. Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth. Harvest leaves before flowering for strongest potency. Dry leaves for cat toys or tea.
Container Size: 4" Pot Mature Size: 18-36" tall and wide Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established Hardiness: Perennial, zones 3-9 Special Feature: Attracts cats, medicinal tea, attracts pollinators, deer resistant
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