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Nepeta cataria, Catnip |
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This persistent perennial is too
easy to grow! In the first year, a large bushy 4-foot clump will flower
and make abundant seed. The grey green foliage can create a wonderful
luxuriant foliage in a neglected place. Attracts bees and butterflies. Grow specs: To 5 feet. Average soil. Full sun. The leaves and flowering tops have been used as a folk remedy for a wide variety of ailments. The active component found in catnip is a mild sedative and the oils possess herbicidal and insect-repelling properties. (Photo © Steven Foster) $3.00 |
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