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 ...

Understanding the Context

Catmint emits the odor nepetalactone which triggers a kind of ecstasy in sexually mature cats: They get high on sniffing at catmint plants, roll on the floor and exhibit an unusually playful behavior. For those of you with cats, it's no secret that they love catnip. Whether they eat it or just roll around it, this herb is plain irresistible to our feline friends. We used to have to keep the pots of ...

Key Insights

Enjoy the blooms of this low-maintenance perennial year after year. Catmint plant (Nepeta spp.) is one of the prettiest low-maintenance perennials you can grow in your garden. It’s tough as nails and ...