Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Common names: True catnip, Cat mint
Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source
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Description
True catnip produces a mild, aromatic herbal tea and blooms throughout the summer in delicate white tones, attracting bees and bumblebees. It is aptly named, as many cats enjoy the scent of its leaves.
Care instructions
Place catnip in a sunny spot with dry, well‑draining soil, waterlogging is poorly tolerated. Water sparingly; the plant copes well with dry conditions. After the first bloom in July, cut it back to encourage a second flowering. In autumn, trim the stems close to the ground for overwintering.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, well-drained, lean, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
particularly well establishedYou will find that basil next to tomato and pepper improves taste and keeps whiteflies and aphids away.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
cabbage family (Brassicaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example White cabbageRadishKalebroccolicauliflowerbeet greens and 33 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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