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. We've asked horticultural and ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

It’s like Catnip – I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but where exactly does it come from? Catnip is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family that makes cats go crazy and seem drugged.

Gardening in very cold climates can be a challenge, but it doesn't mean you have to miss out on growing your favorite herbs. Perennial herbs that can withstand harsh winters and thrive in USDA ...

Nepeta is the scientific name for both cat mint and catnip. Cat mint (Nepeta x faassenii) is a low-growing perennial that’s often used at the edge of borders. It has gray-green foliage and small ...

Herbs aren’t just for cooking. Many herbs and their relatives are perennial plants that perform just as well as other perennials in the landscape. Herbs are available as shrubs, short to tall massing ...

Dear Christopher Cat: Our 12-year-old tuxedo cat, Buster Keaton, has always enjoyed catnip. We recently learned he has chronic kidney disease, and I wonder whether it could have been caused by catnip.