I am sensing a common theme here among the "wild flower volunteers" that I let grow in my garden – most of them are not actually native! This is becoming a very good educational experience for me as I research and identify what tends to pop up on its own in my yard and garden. I hope you are benefiting from my enlightenment as well. I think I will be replacing this plant, especially around my potager. I find the bees enjoy this cat mint almost as much as the cats so I would want to replace it. Hairy wood mint would be a worthy, aromatic, native alternative.
it is fascinating what we discover as we educate ourselves...I have catmint that is contained in dry areas but my mint has escaped in a few areas although it is native but aggressive
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the neighborhood cats appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteI have always wondered what it is about this particular plant that attracts cats so much. I, too, am trying to incorporate more natives, though i certainly am not a purist! But i am trying to be very careful about anything invasive.
ReplyDeleteDear tvf, I am sorry that I have been invasive and am trying not to take your rejection to heart. At least cats appreciate me. cheers, catmint
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