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Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...

Yes! Unfortunately, those terms are often used interchangeably. They are both in the genus Nepeta, in the mint family (Lamiaceae), identifiable by square stems and strong-smelling foliage. Nepetas and ...

Submitted photo Catnip, shown above, is good for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden. Not too long ago, I got my first cat, and it made me realize how much I still need to learn about cat ...

Question: What is the difference between catmint and catnip? Are they both plants cats love? How would I grow and dry it for my cat to enjoy?