Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Common Names: Catnip, Catmint, Field Balm
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Description: Catnip is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia, now widely naturalized in North America. It typically grows 1 to 3 feet tall with square stems, heart-shaped leaves, and small, tubular flowers ranging in color from white to lavender. The leaves and stems are covered with fine hairs, giving the plant a soft texture.