9/14/2023 0 Comments Cat mint vs cat nipProfile Video: See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: VIDEO Created by Homegrown featuring Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum It makes some cats sedated and others stimulated. Many cats are attracted to ‘Cataria’ catmint, but it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: The plant can become weedy, so consider growing it in a container. Plant this fast growing low maintenance deer resistant perennial in a cottage, sensory, herb, or children's garden. Propagate by division or seed.Īs a culinary herb, the minty-flavored leaves may be chopped and added to soups, stews, sauces, vegetables, or pasta. ‘Cataria’ catmint is a pollinator plant for honey bees as well as other bees, insects, and butterflies. Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. The plant is resistant to drought, dry soil, and air pollution but is somewhat intolerant of heat and humidity, so give it some afternoon shade. ‘Cataria’ catmint requires good drainage and full sun to part shade but tolerates many soil types. It came to be called catmint owing to having a strong scent that cats find attractive. ‘Cataria’ catmint is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Phonetic Spelling NEP-eh-tuh kat-AR-ee-ah This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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