50 Houseplants That Are Healthy to Keep at Home

30. Catnip isn’t just for our felines; it’s an herb too!

Catnip, the famed intoxicant of our feline friends, is a member of the mint family and grows well both outdoors as a perennial herb and indoors as an easy to care for houseplant. Like other mints, it has a pleasant scent, though it’s not as pungently minty as spearmint or different commercial mint cultivars. The hardy herb can quickly be grown in a pot on a sunny windowsill to create a fantastic treat for your furry friends. Especially if you have a cat who shows interest in your toxic houseplants, catnip can be a great distraction when grown within your cat’s easy reach.