Mystery Plant Identified: It's Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

A fast-growing, strong-smelling volunteer in your bonsai pot is almost certainly catnip. The pungent aroma drives cats wild, and the leaves can be dried for tea. It's a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Water when the top inch of soil dries.
• Pinch back regularly to encourage bushiness.
• Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.

Enjoy your accidental herb garden addition!