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Information on, uses of and how to grow catnip:
Name
Nepeta cataria.Family
Labiatae.History
Traditionally well-known for the appeal of its essential oils to cats. These oils were also used in perfume making.Growing pattern
Perennial.Seeds
Buy Catnip Seeds (Organic and Non-Organic) from The Green Chronicle (Pay in $US, £, Euro).from Mountain Rose Herbs ($US).
How to grow
Can be grown from seed but the most usual way is from cuttings which root very easily and from root division in March.Soil condition/position
Catnip likes a rich soil in a sunny position. It will grow well in rockeries.Appearance
Silver-grey foliage Catnip will grow to 90cm.Uses
Cats love it so it can be used to attract them away from other parts of the garden.If you have a question about catnip, have a look at our reader's question page on Catnip.
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Can this (Catnip) plant be grown in Africa?
#0 - John Gu!@#$% - 09/03/2007 - 02:19
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