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Common Name: Cat Mint

Scientific Name: Nepita

Catnip – Nepeta  cataria

Catmint – Nepeta mussinii

 Catmint and Catnip are often confused. They are both Nepeta but are quite different Cat mint is not generally used for mooking or medicinally

Note: The indigenous (South Africa) herb Ballota africana is also referred to as kattekruid

Catmint                                 Nepeta faassenii.                  Katment.

Description

Catmint is a hardy perennial, which grows to about 30 cm high. The leaves are a grey green colour with a serrated edge, In summer it gets covered in pale mauve flowers.

Growing Catmint

Catmint grows best in full sun in moist rich soil. Cut old flower stems to encourage a long flowering season

Propagating Catmint

Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring. Will also self seed if some flowers are allowed to go to seed.

Can also be propagated by root division

Garden Uses

Good rose companion and groundcover and border plant

Helps to keep aphids at bay

Other uses

pot-pourri and dry arrangements 

Catmint and Cats

Nor generally as popular with cats as Catnip but some cats prefer it. 

Culinary and Medicinal Uses   

Important! Do not use of herbs for medicinal purposes without consulting your medical doctor. Herbs have medicinal qualities and can react with other medication.

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Not really used for cooking or medicine  

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