(Nepeta cataria ‘Catnip')
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Catnip is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia but can be commonly found growing in open woodlands and fields, and along roadsides throughout the United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 12-18” and features grayish square stems, 3” oval-shaped, aromatic green leaves, and clusters of small spikes of pale lavender or white two-lipped ¼” flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees and birds, repels ants, aphids, flea beetles, mice, and squash bugs, tolerates drought and frost, makes potpourri, is both edible and medicinal and self-sows!
- Non-GMO
- Heirloom
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Nepeta
Species: cataria
Variety: Catnip
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to September
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Hardiness: Hardy. Catnip is very hardy and can withstand hard frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant.
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Catnip prefers moderate water but is drought-tolerant once established.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 55°F - 85°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. There's no advantage to starting your seeds in cold soil, so wait until it's warmed up a little, to at least 60˚ F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm). Catnip prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, as well.
Water: Dry to medium. Catnip prefers moderate water but is drought-tolerant once established.
Feeder: Light. These plants grow best in rich soil, but almost any soil will do.
Suitability: Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Catnip grows very well in a container if drainage is adequate. Make sure the plant doesn't get root bound, so plan for large growth or thin every fall.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 12-15”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: grayish square stems, 3” oval-shaped, aromatic green leaves, and clusters of small spikes of pale lavender or white two-lipped ¼” flowers.
Garden Uses: Borders, path edging, cottage gardens, or herb gardens. Good for dry areas. Containers. Grow as an ornamental, for herbal use, and/or for your cat.
Genus: Nepeta
Species: cataria
Variety: Catnip
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): May to September
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Hardiness: Hardy. Catnip is very hardy and can withstand hard frost.
Crops: Spring Transplant.
Growing Season: Short, Long
Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm. Catnip prefers moderate water but is drought-tolerant once established.
Outdoor Growing Temp: 55°F - 85°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60°F. There's no advantage to starting your seeds in cold soil, so wait until it's warmed up a little, to at least 60˚ F.
Start Indoors: Yes
Start Outdoors: No
Light: Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm). Catnip prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, as well.
Water: Dry to medium. Catnip prefers moderate water but is drought-tolerant once established.
Feeder: Light. These plants grow best in rich soil, but almost any soil will do.
Suitability: Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, Tolerates hard frost
Small Gardens?: Yes
Containers?: Yes. Catnip grows very well in a container if drainage is adequate. Make sure the plant doesn't get root bound, so plan for large growth or thin every fall.
Attracts beneficial insects?: Yes
Maintenance: Low
Height: 36-48”
Spacing: 12-15”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: grayish square stems, 3” oval-shaped, aromatic green leaves, and clusters of small spikes of pale lavender or white two-lipped ¼” flowers.
Garden Uses: Borders, path edging, cottage gardens, or herb gardens. Good for dry areas. Containers. Grow as an ornamental, for herbal use, and/or for your cat.