The two photographs above were inherited by an aunt in Swansea, South Wales. They were particularly intriguing as they were taken in Butte by the renowned photographer, Dusseau.
In this article. Catnip, catmint, catwort, field balm -- it doesn't matter what you call it. Lions, tigers, panthers, and your common domestic tabby just can't seem to get enough of this fragrant herb. Originally from Europe and Asia, minty, lemony, potent catnip -- Nepeta cataria -- has long been associated with cats. Even its Latin-derived cataria means of a cat.. And research shows that cats big and small adore this weedy, invasive member of the mint family.
And now we are proud to carry Certified Organic Catnip seed! Asking only full sun, Catnip grows readily in poor, dry, sandy, or hot soils where little else is successful. Direct-sow the seeds in spring after danger of frost, and harvest the entire plant, if desired for tea, potpourri, etc., in midsummer.