Catnip (Nepeta cataria) Seeds
$3.95
Quick description:
Seed packs contain a generous amount of seed for the home gardener. Minimum 50 seeds per pack.
USDA Restricted: No sales to NE
aka Catmint
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In Stock
Description :
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip or catmint, is in the family Lamiaceae (mint family). The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction most cats have towards them.
Type: Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Native Range: Europe, Middle East, Asia
Growing Zones: 3-9
Mature Height: 24-36 inches
Mature Width: 15-18 inches
Sowing: Start indoors in pots 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Barely cover seed. Needs light to germinate.
Sow depth: ¼ in
Days to Germinate: 7-10 @ 70F
Special Maintenance: Protect from cats until the plant is 3-4 months old
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil Type: Average
Water: Average
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf Description: Soft green foliage
Bloom Time: Summer, July-October
Bloom Description: Small white or purple flowers bunched on spikes
Harvest: Leaf, Flower, Flowering Tops, Aerial
Harvest Time: Summer, July-October
Special Properties: Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators, Deer resistant, Cut flower, Aromatherapy, LOVED by cats
