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Catnip, Lemon 
Nepeta cataria, citriodorum
Lemon Catnip is a subspecies of the common catnip - the attraction to cats is the same. The difference lies, not only in the lemon scent but also the appearance. The plants are a bit smaller than common catnip and the foliage is a soft green rather than gray/green. Tastes great in teas and has the same mild sedative effect. Blue blooms in summer attract honeybees. Interesting Notes Many believe that a cat's attraction to catnip is its power to intoxicate them; this is false. The odor to them is the same as the scent of a potential mate looking for love (a different kind of intoxication altogether)!
Sowing Information For best results start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting in the spring. Cover seeds 1/8 -1/4" with fine soil or vermiculite. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Transplant outdoors when all danger of frost has past in a sunny to part-shade location. Space plants 12" apart.
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