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Nepeta cataria

Common name(s): Catnip


Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria


Wildflower Information for Nepeta cataria
Common name(s) Catnip
Family Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Flowers color: pink, white   petals: irregular
Leaves alternate
Lifecycle perennial
Peak bloom period late-June to July
Origin introduced from Eurasia

Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria - leaves
Nepeta cataria - leaves

Nepeta cataria - leaves
Nepeta cataria - leaves

Nepeta cataria - plants
Nepeta cataria - plants