This perennial of the mint family grows 2~3 feet tall with soft, downy leaves and square, sturdy stems. Native to Europe and Asia, it was brought to North America by early settlers, where it quickly took root along roadsides and garden edges.
Catnip has long been kept as a household plant and enjoyed as a simple, minty infusion. Felines are famously drawn to its aroma, while humans appreciate its mint-like fragrance.
Brewed as tea, it pours pale golden-green with a soft, slightly minty taste ~ a simple pleasure that links kitchen and meadow.
