Catnip and catnip are not the same. Catnip likes to grow in a warm, humid and sunny environment. It does not have high soil requirements and its cold tolerance is not very strong. The overall requirements of mint are similar to that of mint, but its cold tolerance is relatively strong, and it can grow normally even in low temperatures of -15°C.

Introduction to Mint

Mint is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Mint in the family Lamiaceae. It grows beside creeks, roadsides and mountain wetlands below an altitude of 3,500 meters. In my country, It is grown in all major regions, mainly in North China, East China, Central China, South China and Southwest China.

Introduction to catnip

The scientific name of catnip is Nepeta. It is a perennial plant of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae. Its origin is Europe, South Asia and Central Asia. , is now being widely planted in our country.

The difference between catnip and catnip

1. Different shapes

The height of catnip is about 40-150 cm, and its shape is quadrangular. The leaves are heart-shaped and have white pubescence on the surface. Its edges are toothed and the color is yellow-green. The height of mint is only about 30-60 cm, the stem is relatively upright, the leaves are lanceolate, and the edges of the leaves are serrated.

2. Different growth habits

Catnip likes to grow in a warm, humid and well-lit environment. It does not have high requirements for soil. It is more afraid of waterlogging and is not very cold-resistant. powerful. The overall requirements of mint are similar to that of mint, but its cold tolerance is relatively strong and it can grow normally even in low temperatures of -15°C.

3. Different tastes

Mint has a cool fragrance and can be used in many places in life, while catnip has no special taste, but it can excite cats .