Catnip
By Molly
Most cat owners know about the narcotic effects catnip can have on cats. But the herb can also have a calming effect on humans. It makes a soothing and refreshing herbal tea. And it's easy to grow in pots or in the garden.
Catnip
Nepeta cataria L.
Family: Lamiaceae, Mint
Genus: Nepeta ...
Catnip
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or catmint, strong-scented perennial herb (Nepeta cataria) of the family Labiatae ( family), native to Europe and Asia but naturalized in the United States.
PREVENTION: Catnip is safe, however avoid excessive ingestion since vomiting or diarrhea may occur.
Catnip
Catnip information
Catnip - Nepeta cataria (in the Lamiaceae or Mint family) ...
Catnip is a perennial, and grows two to three feet. It is native to North America. In addition to cats, bees are also fond of Catnip.
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Catnip
Nepeta cataria
MEDICINAL: Catnip is effective alone or in herbal remedies for colds, flu, fevers, upset stomach, and insomnia. Particularly good for children with upset stomachs in a very mild infusion.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Catnip is a vigorous perennial with gray-green leaves with a mint-like scent. It grows to 3 feet tall and at least as wide.
Catnip Nepeta cataria (Perennial) Medicinal. Rough mint-like leaf with a strong, pungent scent. Leaves make a relaxing tea, good for coughs and colds. Cats love the aroma and taste. Chew root to build courage.2' ...
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Description
Catnip is a hardy perennial plant that grows 3 to 4 feet tall. The heart-shaped leaves are green above and gray below. The plant has purple flowers.
Yellow Catnip (Nepeta govaniana) Native to the Himalayas, this unusual and hard-to-find catmint bears yellow flowers in small, loose clusters in mid to late summer.
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Catnip, a hardy perennial also known as Nepeta cataria, is easy to grow in the home garden and thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9 with only minimal care.
Growing Siberian Iris Flowers ...
Catnip, Garlic, Mint
Runner or pole beans
Good for adding minerals to the soil through composting leaves which have up to 25% magnesium. Runner or pole beans and beets stunt each other's growth.
Nepeta cataria (Catnip)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Semi-desert, foothills. Gardens, fields, disturbed areas. Spring, summer.
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, May 8, 2007.
catnip Nepeta cataria
cat's claw, cat's claw trumpet Macfadyena unguis-cati
ceara rubber tree Manihot glaziovii
celandine Chelidonium majus
celery Apium graveolens
cereal rye Secale cereale
chandelier plant Kalanchoe delagoensis ...
An herbal product marketed as Calm Child Herbal Syrup consisted mostly of hawthorn & catnip.
Catnip (N. cataria) is a tall, sprawling plant (90 by 45 cm) with aromatic leaves; its white or lavender summer flowers are not showy. Cats find it irresistible and may love it to death. Reseeds readily in sun or part shade.
One odd problem is the fact that the trunks have a catnip-like aroma which cats love to rub against. When plants are small, this can be a problem as they can rub off any new shoots which emerge in the spring.
Synonyms and Common names: Catnip, Catnep, Catrup, Catswort, Field balm
German = Katzenkraut, French = Cataire, Spanish = Nebeda, Italian = Cataria
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Marigold, catnip, and tansy seem to deter beetles as well, because of their strong fragrance. Handpicking adults is another option. Insecticides that are labelled to control Colorado Potato Beetle can be used. Follow the label to a tee.
Wood cuttings from the species Lonicera tartarica, native to Eurasia, are sold as cat toys. The wood contains nepetalactone, which is the active ingredient found in catnip.
One example is ground-hugging plants including white-flowered Mount Atlas daisy and pink thrift. Pair them with the compact varieties of lavender-blooming catnip.
Taller water-wise perennials include oriental poppy and yellow yarrow.
= Select by Species Name = Coleus blumei Hybrid Lavandula multifida 'Spanish Eyes' Nepeta cataria Plectranthus tomentosa Pogostemon patchouli Salvia elegans Salvia leucantha = Select by Common Name = Catnip or Catmint Mexican Bush Sage Patchouly ...
This prolific bloomer benefits from a shearing several times during the season to remove spent flowers. 18-24" high. Named for the English garden Walker's Low. Hardy in zones 5-9. Relation to Catnip, but has no attraction to cats.
Attractive to cats, in a manner similar to that of Nepeta (Catnip), protect young plants from their attentions.
Hardy to USDA Zone (3)4 Native to northeastern Asia to Japan, central and western China.
Oregon State Univ.
Extracts from Tecoma stans leaves have been found to inhibit the growth of the yeast infection, Candida albicans. Yellow elder also contains several compounds noted for their catnip-like effects on felines.
The English name Cat Thyme makes sense because the habitat, form and scale recall very closely its cousin Thymus vulgaris. In effect it is fair to call it Catnip Plant.
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis 'Snow Crown')
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Treasure Red')
Ceanothus 'Concha'
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman'
Ceanothus 'Sierra Snow'
Ceanothus americanus ...
and hybrids (Catnip)
Nicotiana glauca (Tree Tobacco)
Opuntia sp. (Prickly Pear)
Penstemon sp and hybrids (Beardtongue)
Phlox sp. and cultivars (Phlox)
Physostegia sp. (Obedient Plant)
Rosmarinus sp. and cultivars (Rosemary) ...
 See also: Medic, Catmint, Citrus, Lavender, Lady
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