Catnip
(Nepeta cataria)

Description:
Catnip is a short lived perennial. The leaves are soft to the touch and the herb exudes a strong aroma when touched. Most cats love this herb!

Growing:
  • ​perennial
  • full sun
  • ​moist well draining soil (allow soil to dry between watering)
  • moderate water
  • harvest: leaves

Health benefits:
  • calms and eases anxiety (kid friendly)
  • helps lower fever

How to use?
  • herbal teas
  • tinctures
  • syrups

Notes:
  • good herb for children to use
  • cats love this herb
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