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Nepeta cataria, Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Catnip
Family: Lamiaceae
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Full sun

Shade

Semi-shade

Regular water

Moderate water

White/off-white flowers

Blue/lavender/purple flowers

Fragrant

Ethnomedical plant.
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Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The flowers are white, finely spotted with purple and tubular shaped. The scent of the plant has a stimulating effect on cats.

Taken as a hot infusion, Catnip promotes sweating and is beneficial for colds, flus, fevers, and infectious childhood diseases. It is soothing to the nervous system and calming to the stomach.

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