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Name:
Catnip
Botanical
Name:
Nepeta cataria
Zone:
3-9
Soil:
Well drained.
Exposure:
Full Sun to Partial shade.
Bloom
Time and Color:
White or near white blooms in mid summer to early fall.
Description:
Perennial. Cats love catnip! They love to nip the leaves. They love
to roll in it. And you will too. A member of the Mint family, Catnip is a strong
smelling, aromatic herb. It has clusters of white or purplish-blue flowers atop
toothy, heart shaped leaves. The leaves have a lemon-mint flavor and scent.
It
grows two to three feet. It is easy to grow, and doesn't need alot of attention.
Care:
Allow plenty of space for your catnip to grow.
Harvesting:
Harvest
leaves as the flowers begin to bloom. Cut off the leaves, stems
and flowers. They can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. Spread leaves out to
dry
in a cool and ventilated area