Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...

Cats may appreciate both of these feline-friendly perennials, but there are differences in landscape value when planting catmint vs. catnip. Reviewed by Joseph Tychonievich Catmint is more ornamental ...

It may not be keeping you awake at night, but knowing the difference between catmint vs catnip is helpful and could impact the appearance and enjoyment of your yard. There are plenty of similarities ...

Dear Master Gardener: A friend mentioned putting in calamint, which she said is a white catmint. It’s confusing — are calamint, catmint and catnip related or are they all different species? Answer: ...

Catmint is one of the prettiest low-maintenance perennials you can grow in your garden. It’s tough as nails and thrives in sand, clay, or rocky soils. It’s just about the perfect plant because it’s a ...

Catmint (Nepeta cataria), also called catnip, from the genus Nepeta belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is well-known for its effect on cats. However, it is not clear why cats respond to the odor ...

Rubbing, rolling, pawing and grabbing — the apparent euphoria aroused by nepeta or catmint can make even the most superior feline go gaga. It’s thought that the Ancient Egyptians — well-documented ...