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Nepeta 'Select Blue' (Select Blue Catmint) is a fantastic xeric perennial with dramatic lavender-blue flowers and handsome gray-green foliage. ...
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Is Nepeta the same as catnip?

Are Catnip and Catmint the Same? It can be easy to mistake these two plants as simply different names for the same thing, but they are, in fact, different plants. Both are part of the mint family and both belong to the Nepeta genus – catnip is Nepeta cataria and catmint is Nepeta mussinii.

Which Nepeta do cats like?

There are a number of types of Nepeta sp., varying in scent and flower color. Truly feline-conscious cat persons should note that the common catnip, Nepeta cataria with white flowers, is reputed to be the most appealing to cats.

Is Walker's Low catmint invasive?

Walker's Low Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is in the mint family. Mints typically can get invasive - however this cultivar is suppose to be sterile.

Will Nepeta attract cats?

Once planted Nepeta is really easy to establish. ... It is a plant which thrives in almost any conditions and does not need feeding which can make it leggy. Apart from bees it does attract cats, who love it.

Is catmint an invasive plant?

The true catmint species described above is a big invasive plant. It reaches three feet tall, producing sparse white flowers. ... To absolutely prevent self sowing simply deadhead the blossoms once they are spent before seed can form. The most outstanding form is Six Hills Giant, which stands 3 feet tall.

Can humans eat catmint?

This plant is edible for humans and it even has some medicinal benefits. The leaves and flowers can be steeped to make tea. Catmint herbal tea has a mild minty taste and a sweet fragrance. ... Alternatively, you can also eat the leaves.

Will catnip attract cats to my yard?

DEAR LOVER: It's the gardeners' rule of “if you can't beat them, control them.” Planting a catnip patch far from your main beds will attract cats to your yard, but they are less likely to do the things that we don't like. ... Catnip (Nepeta cataria) also attracts butterflies and can repel aphids and squash bugs.

What plants will deter cats?

Cat deterrent plants

Scaredy cat plant (Coleus canina) ...
Lavender (Lavandula) ...
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) ...
Rue (Ruta graveolens) ...
Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) ...
Curry herb plant (Helichrysum italicum) ...
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) and thyme (Thymus citriodorus) ...
Thorny bushes.

Is catmint poisonous to dogs?

There is no harm in allowing dogs in catnip plants as long as you don't expect them to go into raptures. While your dogs will not react to catnip like your cats do, the herb offers canines benefits too.

What is the best Nepeta?

Nepeta 'Select Blue' (Select Blue Catmint) is a fantastic xeric perennial with dramatic lavender-blue flowers and handsome gray-green foliage. A recurrent bloomer, the first flush of flowers comes in late spring, and again later in summer. A long-lived, easily grown perennial, this is an excellent plant for beginners.

What can I plant next to catmint?

Try growing catmint plant companions such as verbena, agastache, lavender, and tufted hairgrass together. Plant a striking border of catmint along with irises and Siberian spurge, or accent the aforementioned rose and catmint combo with a pop of color from yarrow.

Does catmint spread fast?

Catmint has few pests and the seeds are sterile so it doesn't spread by self-sowing. Catmint is a classic cottage garden plant that often accompanies peonies, roses, coreopsis, and delphiniums. Because of its spreading nature, it's a great filler plant to provide color and green foliage between later blooming flowers.

What perennials should not be cut back in the fall?

Don't cut back marginally hardy perennials like garden mums (Chrysanthemum spp.), anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria), and Montauk daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum).

What attracts cats to your yard?

Cats are likely attracted to any type of feed in your yard. Avoid feeding any pets outside and make sure any trash with food scraps is properly covered and sealed. Wash any grills to remove the odor of food. Create a rough area in your garden.

Will catnip keep cats away?

Because catnip is part of the mint family its scent alternately attracts cats and drives them crazy. If you want to keep them away from using your planters as their own personal litter box, just sprinkle some crushed up catnip leaves where ever you want to keep them away.

Does catmint like sun or shade?

Although most prefer full sun, they won't mind a bit of afternoon shade, especially when grown in hot climates. Catmint will grow in just about any type of well-drained soil.

Is catmint the same as lavender?

Although there are some differences among species, most species of lavender have narrow, dark green to gray-green leaves. Catmint's heart-shaped, gray-green leaves have a scalloped edge. Catmint begins blooming in late spring and continues through early summer. Lavender blooms appear from early through midsummer.

Will deer eat catmint?

The fuzzy, fragrant foliage of catmint is detested by deer. 'Cat's Meow' is a lower maintenance selection that is prized for its naturally neat, dense habit that won't need trimming to keep it in bounds like older varieties. It is very easy to grow in zones 3-8 in full sun and well-drained soil.

Can you drink catmint?

There isn't currently much scientific evidence that catnip tea is an effective treatment for many of the conditions it's sometimes used as a remedy for, but there is some strong anecdotal evidence. It's safe to drink two to three times a day for maximum effectiveness for most people.

Why is it called catmint?

Some members of this group are known as catnip or catmint because of their effect on house cats – the nepetalactone contained in some Nepeta species binds to the olfactory receptors of cats, typically resulting in temporary euphoria.

Is catnip a drug?

Catnip is a bizarre phenomenon for a few reasons. It's the only recreational drug we routinely give to animals, and though it basically makes them freak out — rolling on the ground, drooling, and mashing their face into wherever the catnip was sprinkled — it has essentially no effect on us.