Herb – Catnip

Description

Catnip, or catmint, are excellent garden plants for growing in borders and containers. The grey-green, oval-shaped leaves have toothed edges and are highly aromatic with a sweet, minty smell. From June, tall stems appear boasting clusters of small white flowers with spots of light purple. These tiny blooms are irresistible to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Cats go wild for the scent of catnip, nibbling at the leaves, rubbing against the plant, and even rolling around in the foliage. Plant these outdoor plants in a border or a large plant pot and your cat will love you forever. If you dislike cats in the garden, a catnip plant isn’t the plant for you. However, a cat mint plant is ideal for patio and dining areas, as it deters nuisance insects such as flies and mosquitoes.

Catnip is a low maintenance herb that is incredibly easy to look after. Grown in a sunny spot in moist but well-draining soil, catnip herb will largely take care of itself. Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early winter and watch as the plant bursts back to life the following spring.

Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.