“Catnip needs six hours of sunlight, and should be placed next to a sunny window when grown indoors,” says Zaber. “If grown outside, it’s important to choose a sunny spot.

Learn More › A perennial herb sometimes used in medicinal teas, catnip plant is most well known for the intoxicating effect it has on cats. Growing Catnip at a Glance Common Name ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

When cats smell catnip they exhibit several behaviors common to queens in season (females in heat): They may rub their heads and body on the herb or jump, roll around, vocalize and salivate. This ...

Though catnip keeps best when stored in glass jars with tight-fitting lids, even last summer's forgotten crop left in a grocery bag seems to make my cats very happy.

New research has given scientists a big clue about how catnip produces its intoxicating chemical. And they believe that catnip, once reserved for cats, could one day help humans fight cancer.

Researchers have shed light on how catnip -- also known as catmint -- produces the chemical that sends cats into a state of wanton abandon.