How adaptable is catnip, really?
When you hear "catnip," you probably think of cats. But what kind of plant is catnip? Let's take a look together.
Other names for catnip
Catnip is also called Nepeta cataria, camphor grass, cool mint, bamao, small mint, mint, large fennel, earth nepeta, small nepeta, and fragrant thoroughwort.
Growing habits of catnip
Catnip is a plant that likes cool climates and loves light. When growing it, you can keep it in full sun or partial sun, and the soil is generally chosen for good drainage.
Catnip grows quite vigorously. It blooms in summer, with white or blue flowers, and is often used as a hedge plant or planted together with lavender and roses. It also has certain medicinal properties.
Distribution of catnip
Catnip originated in Europe and was later introduced to many countries. In China, catnip is also grown over a fairly wide range, and it is cultivated in many provinces and cities.