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 ...

A: Yes, there is a difference, and the names are sometimes used interchangeably. While both are members of the Nepeta or mint family, they are actually two separate plants. Catnip (Nepeta cataria), is ...

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: ...

Perennial catmint has many benefits for the garden: it's hardy, looks pretty, attracts pollinators, and smells nice. Know ...

This spring, I decided to grow some catnip in our herb garden. We had acquired some terracotta drain pipes off of Craigslist and had been using them as bottomless pots to house some of our more ...

Watching a cat react to catnip is to seemingly watch a cat react to a recreational drug. It makes some cats chill and others incredibly stimulated. Why this plant affects cats so powerfully is newly ...