What is Catmint?
Catmint (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb native to Morocco and cultivated in gardens around the world for its ornamental and practical uses. Catmint (Latin: Nepeta cataria) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
What is Catmint? — PlantSage
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What is Catmint
— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Catmint (Nepeta cataria). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
What is Catmint used for?
Catmint is most often used to support better sleep. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Is Catmint safe?
Catmint is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Where does Catmint grow?
Catmint is a member native to MA, AFG, ALB, ALT, BAL, and BLT. Catmint thrives in light to moderately dry conditions and prefers well-draining soils with a pH between 7 and 7.5.
Can I grow Catmint at home?
Catmint grows best in USDA zone 3-7, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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