Nepeta cataria The genus Nepeta has about 250 species distributed in dry areas of Europe, Asia, and north Africa. Used as ground covers and borders, and many have traditional uses in medicine as calming teas, juice, poltice, or tinctures. Also shown to attract beneficial lacewings for aphid biocontrol, and to repel mosquitos from areas around plantings. Seeds Per Packet: 200 Seeds Per Gram: 1600
Catnip Now really, who doesn't enjoy having a bit of a nip in the evening with the cat? Or watching the neighborhood felines sneak over to have a private party in the catnip patch? That's why we have it around. But catnip turns out to be as attractive to bumble bees and butterflies as to cats, and I enjoy their enjoyment as immensely as los gatos. I also find the smell refreshing, and the flower... pricing and more
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