Plant gardens for your kitty
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Create a delightful home for your cat by adding their favorite plants. Here are some plants that cats enjoy eating, smelling, or playing with.
10 plants cats like are:
#1 — LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon)
#2 — VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae)
#3 — CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita)
#4 — CAT MINT (Nepeta × faassenii)
#5 — LICORICE ROOT (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
#6 — PEPPERMINT (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
#7 — CATS CLAW (Una de Gato)
#8 — GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis canadensis)
#9 — CAT GRASS (Hydrastis canadensis)
# 10 — CATNIP (Nepeta)
#1 — LEMONGRASS (Cymbopogon) :
Lemongrass is a lovely tropical herb that enhances the flavor of Asian, Thai, and fusion dishes, and it has a delightful lemony scent that both people and cats enjoy. It's also beneficial for your cat and can help relieve stomach issues, insomnia, respiratory problems, fever, aches, infections, rheumatism, and swelling.
#2 — VALERIAN (Valeriana officinalis, Caprifoliaceae) :
Valerian, known for its calming effects in humans, is also effective for anxious cats. It can also help overweight cats that need to slim down.
#3 — CHAMOMILE (Matricaria recutita) :
Another calming plant that's good for your cat is widely used in teas. These lovely daisy-like plants have been used for thousands of years to ease anxiety and settle stomachs. When mixed with Calendula and Echinacea, they can also help with skin problems like itching.
#4 — CAT MINT (Nepeta × faassenii) :
Catmint is easy to grow and features fragrant leaves and plenty of blue or purple flowers. It works well as ground cover, in pots, as border edges, or in rock gardens. It's drought-resistant, attracts bees and butterflies, and can make cats very happy. However, be cautious, as it may draw in many local cats. If you live in a cat-heavy area, consider placing it in a hanging basket near your cat's favorite spot.
#5 LICORICE ROOT (Glycyrrhiza glabra) :
A beautiful plant for your garden that has surprising health benefits for your cat. Chewing on this helps with digestion, allergies, and is particularly good for cats with arthritis because it cleans the blood and reduces inflammation. Humans can also benefit, so check out some tasty recipes using Licorice root.
#6 — PEPPERMINT (Mentha × piperita) :
Cats are attracted to the Mint family, especially Peppermint. Not only does it smell amazing and make tasty tea, but it also repels mice, which is helpful if your cat often brings you mouse-shaped gifts. Peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint and aids digestion, so letting your cat nibble on it occasionally can help keep their stomachs happy.
#7 — CATS CLAW (Una de Gato) :
This beautiful yellow flower from the rainforest has been traditionally used to treat asthma, ulcers, and cancer. It is also helpful for itchy cats and allergies because it has natural cortisone. You can make a tea from it for yourself too!
#8 — GOLDENSEAL (Hydrastis canadensis) :
This one is truly an essential remedy for all cat owners to have on hand. Goldenseal is a naturally occurring disinfectant, and when used in conjunction with a saline solution of salty water, it can effectively help shrink swollen eyes that result from infections or irritating allergies. This treatment is great for all the family, ensuring that your beloved feline friend stays comfortable and healthy!
#9 — CAT GRASS (Dactylis glomerata) :
Does this look familiar? No cat garden is complete without Cat Grass. You can buy it at pet stores, but why not grow your own? It's easy to grow, a favorite for cats, and helps with digestion and hairballs. It's also good for dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
# 10 — CATNIP (Nepeta) :
Number 10 is Catnip. Catnip is the go-to plant to excite cats. But do you know how it works? The nepetalactone oil in the plant attaches to cats' smell receptors, giving them a short, happy buzz. Reaction to catnip is hereditary, and 70 to 80% of adult cats enjoy it. This plant is also great for people, coming in many lovely colors (lavender, blue, pink, white, lilac, and spotted) and helping with issues like migraines, cramps, gas, indigestion, insomnia, anxiety, and arthritis swelling. So there you have it—10 great plants you can grow to create a cat paradise at home.
