species 27,413 observations

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Field notes

Supports All

181 native animals
supported in the US

Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Phytomyza nepetae 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Redpoll, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw 11
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Hunt's Bumble Bee 169

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Dry soil Humidity Insect pests Pollution Poor soil
Habit: Clumping Erect Spreading
Plant type: Edible Herb Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.