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Author Topic: what exactally is the difference phoenix Garden Pro! Member # 4950 posted                       all, iths may fall under the catagory of "dim witted questions" but.... what is the difference between cat nip & cat mint? i was just wondering because both are such a nice looking plant. i've grown catnip for my cat. i didn't know if catmint is good for cats as well?? spanx to all bbbbbbbbb http://photobucket.com/albums/y203/lilpuppolo/ "If you want to talk bollocks and discuss the meaning of life,you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey.That way you're drunk by the time you start to take yourself seriously" Posts: 2418 | From: Pawtucket R.I. | Registered: Mar 2005  |  Logged: 68.163.247.197 Gardencrazy Garden Pro! Member # 709 posted                       Phoenix- From what I can make out they are the same plant Nepeta cataria. I wish I hadn't looked up now though. Donna bbbbbbbbb my webshots ~ my photobucket Posts: 1002 | From: Virginia USA | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Logged: 216.145.85.236 weezie13 Compost Queen! Member # 772 posted                       I might have said they were cousins??? Not sure though, I googled info too... and it did put the info as both names.. But I've ground cat nip... and the flowers are white. Cat Nip For the cat mint, the flowers are blue *or a purple*??? Cat mint Not sure?? Anyone???? Weezie bbbbbbbbb Weezie Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it. - Bible - Hebrews 13:2 http://photobucket.com/albums/y250/weezie13/ Posts: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Logged: 24.49.115.46 Gardencrazy Garden Pro! Member # 709 posted                       Hey Weezie- I found another name to Nepeta nervosa. This one has the purple-blue flowers. Donna bbbbbbbbb my webshots ~ my photobucket Posts: 1002 | From: Virginia USA | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Logged: 216.145.85.214 plants 'n pots Garden Pro! Member # 1672 posted                       Years ago, I bought what I thought was a catnip plant, but turned out to be catmint - does have blue flowers. Interestingly... my indoor and feral outdoor cats are not in the least bit interested in the catmint. They do, however, love cat nip toys, etc. I haven't seen fresh catnip plants for sale around here - only the catmint. bbbbbbbbb Lynne's knitting journal "I'm spayed, declawed, and housebound - how's YOUR day going???" Posts: 17066 | From: Rockland County, NY | Registered: Nov 2003  |  Logged: 67.84.52.196 phoenix Garden Pro! Member # 4950 posted                       thank you all for your replies. i think i will keep the cat nip seperate from the cat mint and only give my cat the catnip. see if the outdoor cats in the neighborhood like the catmint?? bbbbbbbbb http://photobucket.com/albums/y203/lilpuppolo/ "If you want to talk bollocks and discuss the meaning of life,you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey.That way you're drunk by the time you start to take yourself seriously" Posts: 2418 | From: Pawtucket R.I. | Registered: Mar 2005  |  Logged: 68.163.240.110 PlantFaerie Dream Gardener Member # 5451 posted                       From what I've read and researched (I have a cat so I figured I'd look it up sooner rather than later) Cat Nip and Cat Mint are cousins and It reacts wierd with cats. Some cats won't touch cat nip and loooove the mint. It just works different for different cats. My cat loves the nip but I haven't been able to find the mint to try it on her Oh I almost forgot! I bought catnip from walmart the seedling not the seeds. I'll check and see if they have mint, I usually forget to look Hope this helps you! Posts: 192 | From: Richmond, Indiana | Registered: May 2005  |  Logged: 63.18.160.202 phoenix Garden Pro! Member # 4950 posted                       thanx plantfaerie, i just didn't want to take the chance that it would harm my kitten if i gave her cat-mint i know of a few places where i can purchase some of both bbbbbbbbb http://photobucket.com/albums/y203/lilpuppolo/ "If you want to talk bollocks and discuss the meaning of life,you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey.That way you're drunk by the time you start to take yourself seriously" Posts: 2418 | From: Pawtucket R.I. | Registered: Mar 2005  |  Logged: 68.163.204.246 PlantFaerie Dream Gardener Member # 5451 posted                       You are most welcome! I can't remember where I read that or I'd send it to you. My cat, Bastet, Bast for short, will eat most things but when it comes to plants she's very picky. She goes gaga for fresh cat nip, wants to eat my geraniums' flowers, sleep in my peppermint (but not eat it) and pretty much steers clear of everything else. Cats are just wierd like that! lol! Posts: 192 | From: Richmond, Indiana | Registered: May 2005  |  Logged: 63.18.167.31

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