Catnip is an herb that is, as its name suggests, very attractive to cats. It is a member of the mint family, and it's leaves and stems are fuzzy, like sage. This particular herb belongs to the same plant family as mint and is sometimes called catmint as a result. Cultivation and ...
Catmint has a much floppier approach to life than salvias. Its stems and foliage sprawl across the soil and drape over container edges with no attempt to grow upwards. In contrast, salvias are more upright and informal, with foliage that reaches upwards. Catmint’s foliage is small and gree...
This spring bed is full of textures and contrasts within a purple color theme. Bearded irises, amsonia, andcatmintall bloom around the same time so they make excellent perennial companions. Incorporatingsomething unexpected into the design, such as edible chives, adds interest. ...
The plant is also known as catswort or catmint. But most of us just call it catnip! Its scientific name is Nepeta cataria. It is in the plant family known as Lamiaceae. All About Catnip And Cats When you watch your cat go bananas for catnip it might make you wonder why. What makes ...
The longest I have ever waited was 5 years for Halesia carolina. Understanding Chilling Hours Plants have a built-in mechanism for dealing with cold winters. Fruit trees won’t start to grow in spring until they have accumulated a certain number of “cold hours”. That is why some fruit...
Wait until the majority of flowers have bloomed, then cut plants back by a third to half of their size. Hardy geraniums and catmint can be cut back almost to ground level.No matter which method is used, make sure to remove the entire flower, not just the petals, as the seeds are ...
Thankfully the Edinburgh Garden is getting better and better for watching birds, as I plant more and more wildlife friendly plants and gardening organically the soil has started to come to life after 40+ years of the previous owner using weedkillers and pesticides. As the garden gets more ...
What is the longest blooming perennial? Top 10 Long Blooming Perennials 1.) ' Moonbeam' Tickseed. (Coreopsis verticillata) ... 2.) Rozanne® Cranesbill. (Geranium) ... 3.) Russian Sage. (Perovskia atriplicifolia) ... 4.) ' Walker's Low' Catmint. (Nepeta x faassenii) ... ...
Pretty Purple Pairing: Veronica + Bearded Iris + Feather Bluestar + Catmint + Chives This spring bed is full of textures and contrasts. As you consider your purple garden, keep in mind your growing conditions. Just for fun, incorporate something unexpected into the design, such as chives, wh...
Note:The other “daisy” –gerbera daisy plant– is not considered toxic yo cats Cyclamen spp. Common Names:Cyclamen, Sowbread Terpenoid saponins are the toxic principles of this plant. Ingestion of the tubers can lead to drooling, diarrhea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, convulsions and death...