The listing, ~Blue Catmint~ seeds (10) has ended.
This fragrant perennial makes a lovely border plant, great for a rock garden, to under plant a rose bed and provides a tasty treat for your cat. Nepeta are smothered with flowers in summer. Catmint has been used to make herbal tea as well as medicinal tonics, but it is most well known for its stellar garden display (and its hypnotic effect on felines!). Catmint has antibiotic properties and is traditionally used to treat cold and flu. It helps relieve fever and bronchitis. It helps calm stomach upset and can help dispel flatulence and colic. It works well for children with diarrhea. It is a mild sedative and is a good herbal remedy for insomnia, stress and anxiety. It can stimulate the appetite and ease inflammation. Cat mint is also sometimes used for headache and tooth aches. Rheumatism and arthritis can also be affected positively by this herb. It also soothes the muscles of the uterus and helps relieve menstrual cramps.