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Catnip

Nepeta cataria

• Category: Perennial, Herbs
• Hardiness Zone:3-7
• Height:12-36 Inches
• Spread:12-18 Inches
• Bloom Color: White
• Foliage Color: Gray-Green

The plant has a strong smell of mint. Add a few fresh leaves to green salads. Either fresh or dried leaves will make a refreshing, therapeutic tea. The dried, crushed leaves can be stuffed into cloth pouches to make wonderful cat toys.