Description
Catnip is a hardy perennial plant that grows 3 to 4 feet tall. The heart-shaped leaves are green above and gray below. The plant has purple flowers.

Culture
Catnip is a hardy plant that will grow in sun or shade. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. When young, the plants are decorative. As they grow older, however, they become scraggly. It’s best to plant catnip as a background plant.

Harvesting
Cut and dry the mature leafy tops and leaves.

Use
Catnip leaves are used for tea and seasoning and also are attractive to cats.