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| Identification |
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Genus
Nepeta
Species
cataria
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
catnip
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S8446
Data source
ColorNat p11;MedPl p237;Frgnt p170;Frgnt p301;Frgnt p60
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Nepeta cataria have a mildly pungent aroma. The leaves of Catnip have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Light yellow and light yellow are common colors produced with this plant. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, tin, chrome.)
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
sedative
diaphoretic
carminative
antihemorrhoidal
antirheumatic
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Nepeta cataria has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a sedative, as a diaphoretic, as a carminative and as an antihemorrhoidal. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
medicinal odor. mint and pennyroyal mixed scent. aromatic leaves liked b
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Pungent
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
light yellow,grayish yellow
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Nepeta cataria is a perennial. June is the usual month for flowering.
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