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Nepeta

ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
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Morning all... from being a member of this forum I have learnt that cats like Nepeta but, just how much do they like Nepeta?

I'm seriously considering planting one of the smaller types, along with Geranium Rozanne in the pots around the greenhouse.

So, am I going to be plagued by all the local cats once they get a whiff?
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  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Depends on the cat. NDN's cat didn't touch my nepeta but then it died and she got another cat which almost destroyed it. I have put an upside down metal hanging basket over it.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • februarysgirlfebruarysgirl Posts: 835
    I bought some as a deterrent for the neighbourhood cats hoping they'd get high on it and forget crapping in the raised beds. Got demolished within a week. Our cat gave it a sniff and then toddled on 🤷‍♀️
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    edited May 2023
    On the Garden Gallery 23, ( 24 May) , there is a (edit: contented not contender) cat! 
    Sorry to witness the demise of the forum. 😥😥😥😡😡😡I am Spartacus 
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks everyone... I know that some cats like it and like to be close to it.

    It's good to hear that not all cats go nuts for it but, I know my luck and it would drive me crazy finding a pride camping outside the greenhouse, then again it might deter the 6 Collard Doves, 4 Feral Pigeons and 2 Wood Pigeons from popping all over the garden.

    I suppose it's worth a try 🙂

  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks @Athelas that's encouraging and your Nepeta looks so good.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I grow Six Hills Giant and never had a cat interested in it as far as I can tell. Maybe they give it a sniff but I don't think it attracts them and I've never had any damaged by cats rolling in it or anything. I think it needs to be dried and crushed up for them but I've never tried it.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • ShepsSheps Posts: 2,236
    Thanks @wild edges I will try and find some in the local GC's.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Sheps said:
    Thanks @wild edges I will try and find some in the local GC's.
    It's a shame you're not local. I took loads of cuttings thinking mine wouldn't survive the winter but all the plants have come back strong and now I've got pots of the stuff that I need to get rid of.

    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • RoddersUKRoddersUK Posts: 537
    Our car might have a nibble now and then, but not too fussed on it. Not
     Other cats go for it, but then ours is always watching ......  :D
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