catnip

Nepeta Cataria – Perennial
Height: 90cm

Space: 40cm

Sun or light shade, well-drained soil.

Catnip is a pretty plant with its whorls of lavender or white flowers attracting bees. Well known for the way its leaves and blossoms either dried or fresh are relished by cats. Rub leaf on meat to flavour or use to make tea. Use shoot in salads when young. Catnip scent repels rats.