Fassin's fountain is loved by everyone - both humans and animals

A cat's cat is quite an interesting plant, at the mention of which a furry, furry creature, a cat, is immediately recalled. It is not known who such a name was invented by the people, but Fassin's cat-cat or his other kind obviously impressed the author with his peculiarity. Cats and cats are not indifferent to such a plant, they are glowing, one might say, a real passion for the substances allocated to them, regardless of whether the plant is dry or fresh. Today, toys and other goods for cats made with the use of a cat are widely distributed.

The plant belongs to the family of the clearing, the term is used in pharmacy, which is its official name - Nepeta cataria. Also it can be called a cat's mint or peppermint cat. In total, about 250 major species of this genus are isolated in nature.

These plants densely populate some parts of Europe and Asia, excluding the arctic terrain, which is not attractive for them. It is impossible to allocate a certain place of their dwelling, as they can prefer both a mountain rock, and forests or meadows (fields).

All sorts of cats, including the cousin of Fassen, have a peculiar smell, while the fragrance is produced not only by the inflorescence itself, but also by leaves and flowers. It is necessary to distinguish such flowers in shape, color, size, etc.

At present, decorative patterns are known, on the basis of which artificial hybrids are obtained, which are unusual and beautiful plants. These include the large-flowered cat, Siberian, Transcaucasian, and also other interesting species. They are very attractive due to the shade of blue, blue and violet. Usually summer residents, not being able to plant lavender in the garden, prefer the cultivation of cats. The way of their reproduction is vegetative and seed.

Of considerable interest is a citron lemon, whose height is about one meter, it is decorated with large white inflorescences. It is very common in the countries of America, in Asia and in Russia. Popularity acquired such types: Blue frost, Centaur, Velvet, Basilio. Such varieties have a wonderful aroma, reminiscent of the delicate smell of geranium. They are widely used in the food industry, in pharmacy, perfumery and cosmetology. This gift of nature is contained in medicines that contribute to the prevention and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and lungs.

Now the cat of Fassen, like the lemon, can be used in culinary practice when making all kinds of dishes, including cakes. On the basis of cats, make a variety of drinks, teas, soups, sauces. People plant such plants in their garden in order to attract the attention of insect pollinators. Sow the seeds of such plants can be for their overwintering, as well as in the springtime, best at the very end of April or early May. One of the important advantages of such plants is their frost resistance, resistance to temperature change.

Kotovnikovye, including the cat's Fassin, should be protected from lack of snow. Despite all their unpretentiousness, they can still freeze out under severe frosts. If the purpose of their cultivation is to use as a remedy, it is recommended to cut off the leaves no earlier than the second year, only after the young cat of Fassin (photo above) finally gets stronger.