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Nepita at Herstmonceux Castle - no cats here judging by the size of this!!!

drc726

By Drc726


Nepita at Herstmonceux Castle - no cats here judging by the size of this!!!

Cat Nip (Nepita) is one of the most attractive plants to Lacewings a veracious predator of Aphids. A member of the mint family it will spread rapidly so plant it in pots to keep it confined or get a cat as they eat it and keep it from spreading.



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I have small plants growing Drc....Started them from seed...have a new kitten as well...Hopefully some for my son who has two cats...:>)

20 Jun, 2010

 

Yes I have 3 small plants thats why this patch made me laugh

20 Jun, 2010




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