'Catmint and catnip are often confused because they both belong to the Nepeta genus in the mint family (Lamiaceae), but they do have some key differences,' explains Tabar Gifford, master gardener ...

Cats may appreciate both of these feline-friendly perennials, but the plants differ quite a bit when it comes to their landscape value.

A short answer to your short question: yes, catnip is safe for your cat. Catnip (Napeta Cataria) is often called catmint (Nepeta Faissenii) and both plants share a history dating back 2,000 years when ...

Nepeta is the scientific name for both catmint and catnip. Catmint (Nepeta X faassenii) is a low growing perennial that is often used at the edge of borders. It has grey green foliage and small lav… ...

Q: I am reading about plants called "catmint" that are supposed to be nice in gardens. Is this the same as catnip, which I think of as a bad weed? A: The two plants are first cousins but ...

A close relative to catnip, catmint is a delightful, flowering ground cover. Although it’s a member of the mint family, it doesn’t spread as rampantly as most other mints.

Abstract: Catnip or catmint (Nepeta spp.) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) famed for its ability to attract cats. This phenomenon is caused by the compound nepetalactone, a ...

A close relative to catnip, catmint is a delightful, flowering ground cover. Although it’s a member of the mint family, it doesn’t spread as rampantly as most other mints.

Catnip produces several volatile compounds that attract pollinators or repel pest insects. (Courtesy of Laura Simpson) A close relative to catnip, catmint is a delightful, flowering ground cover.