Weed details for catnip Full name catnip (Nepeta cataria) Characteristics Flowers: Purple with 2 petals Leaves: Heat shaped leaves with serrated edges Habitat: Found in lawns and gardens Life cycle: Perennial Other common names:  catmint; catwort; field balm

Taxonomic data retrieved May 21, 2008, from the Integrated Taxonomic Information System on-line database, http://www.itis.gov.