Mountain Herb Estate - PETS - CATNIP, CATMINT (Nepeta x faassenii)

Plant Information

Common Name: PETS - CATNIP, CATMINT
Scientific Name: Nepeta x faassenii
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Description:

Perennial
Perennial with gray-green leaves.
Purple-blue flowers throughout growing season
Drought tolerant. Sun or light shade.
Cut back in spring
Popular ornamental and ground cover – useful as a filler or edging
Ideal for hanging baskets
Plant around edges of pots – gives a soft appearance

Culinary Uses:

No culinary use

Parts Used:

Whole plant, leaves and flowers

Medicinal Uses. It is said that:

No medicinal properties

Other Uses:

Add to potpourri
Animals:
Some domestic cats eat the leaves – if they damage the plant too much – cover it to give it time to recover
Dry the leaves and put it in a sachet for them to use as a toy

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