Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
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a.k.a. catmint latin name: nepeta cataria zone: 4 type: perennial light: full sun or partial shade height: 30” description: A well-know feline aphrodisiac. Leaves have a fuzzy texture and are grey-green in color. Long whitish, or pinkish, purple flower spikes bloom in the summer which are attractive to butterflies and bees. Also rated as a excellent honey plant. The scent of this plant is said to repel certain pests. Cut back hard after first flowering to encourage a second growth and flowers. harvest: In early spring, pick young leaves for culinary purposes. When plant is budding, pick leaves to dry for medicinal use. culinary notes: Young leaves have a slightly bitter, minty flavour. When used in a tea – has medicinal properties. |
