Several other species of Nepeta are available for adventurous gardeners or kitty lovers. All have the classic square stem of the mint family. Most of these types of catnip have grayish green, heart-shaped leaves with fine hairs. Persian catmint ( Nepeta mussinii)– Lavender flowers and a height of 15 inches (38 cm.).Lemon catnip ( Nepeta citriodora)– White and purple blooms, reaching about 3 feet (1 m.) tall.Camphor catnip ( Nepeta camphorata)– White flowers with purple dots, about 1½ feet (.5 m.).Greek catnip ( Nepeta parnassica)– Pale pink blooms and 1½ feet (.5 m.).True catnip ( Nepeta cataria)– Produces white to purple flowers and grows 3 feet (1 m.) high.There are five popular types that include: These different catnip plants are native to Europe and Asia but have naturalized easily in parts of North America.Ĭatnip and its cousin catmint have hybridized to create several offshoots of the original variety. There are many other species of Nepeta, many of which have several colors of flowers and even specialized scents. The most common of the catnip plant varieties is Nepeta cataria, also known as true catnip. Exposure to the plant will not only bring the cat pleasure but gives you numerous photo opportunities and a general joyful feeling as you watch “Fluffy” cavort about in glee. When the leaves are bruised, they release nepetalactone, the compound that makes cats euphoric. Yes, if you wondered, these plants will attract your local felines. There are several types of catnip, each easy to grow, vigorous, and attractive.
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