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Catnip is a member of the Mint family, Catnip is an aromatic,
strong smelling herb. It has clusters of white or
purplish-blue flowers atop toothy, heart shaped leaves with a
light gray colored fuzz on the leaf. There is also an uncommon
yellow variety. The leaves have a lemon-mint flavor and scent.
It is fun to grow for your cats, and for tea for you.
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Catnip is a
perennial, and grows two to three feet. It is native to North
America. In addition to cats, bees are also fond of Catnip.
Make sure to leave plenty of room to grow catnip - it
will often overcrowd many of your other herbs, flowers or
plants.
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