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I have this growing in a raised flower bed. I have no idea what it is. Square stems. Almost 4 ft high. Appears to be getting flower buds
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Please identify (plant) #872314
Asked June 09, 2024, 5:42 PM EDT
I have this growing in a raised flower bed. I have no idea what it is. Square stems. Almost 4 ft high. Appears to be getting flower buds
St. Clair County Michigan
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Hello,
It appears to be catnip (Nepeta cataria). If the leaves feel slightly fuzzy, that will confirm it. (There are many members of the mint family that closely resemble one another.) Here is more information about catnip:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/catnip-nepeta-cataria/
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
Ruth
It appears to be catnip (Nepeta cataria). If the leaves feel slightly fuzzy, that will confirm it. (There are many members of the mint family that closely resemble one another.) Here is more information about catnip:
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/catnip-nepeta-cataria/
Thank you for contacting Ask Extension.
Ruth
