Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Catnip is a hardy, bushy perennial plant with a strong scent and blue-violet flowers that bloom on blue-green foliage. This plant will re-seed even in dry conditions and can tolerate drought. Catnip is commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, and the dried leaves are often used as a stuffing for cat playthings. The herb is native to Eurasia and is used as a seasoning and as a medicinal tea for colds and fever.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility, well draining soil, pH 6-8
USDA Zones: 3-8 (perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 110-120 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Growing Tips: Plants readily reseed and should be deadheaded to prevent spread.
Photo by @redheadedgardener and @brendafrederickdesigns
Nepeta cataria
Catnip is a hardy, bushy perennial plant with a strong scent and blue-violet flowers that bloom on blue-green foliage. This plant will re-seed even in dry conditions and can tolerate drought. Catnip is commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, and the dried leaves are often used as a stuffing for cat playthings. The herb is native to Eurasia and is used as a seasoning and as a medicinal tea for colds and fever.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility, well draining soil, pH 6-8
USDA Zones: 3-8 (perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 110-120 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Growing Tips: Plants readily reseed and should be deadheaded to prevent spread.
Photo by @redheadedgardener and @brendafrederickdesigns
Nepeta cataria
Catnip is a hardy, bushy perennial plant with a strong scent and blue-violet flowers that bloom on blue-green foliage. This plant will re-seed even in dry conditions and can tolerate drought. Catnip is commonly grown by cat owners for their pets, and the dried leaves are often used as a stuffing for cat playthings. The herb is native to Eurasia and is used as a seasoning and as a medicinal tea for colds and fever.
Seed Count: approximately 50 seeds
Plant Height: 24-30”
Light Requirements: full sun
Soil Preference: average fertility, well draining soil, pH 6-8
USDA Zones: 3-8 (perennial)
How to Grow
Germination: 7-14 days at 60-70F
Seeding Depth: 1/8-1/4” depth, light required for germination
Plant Spacing: 18-24”
Days to Maturity: 110-120 days
Early-Season Seeding: Start seed indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Growing Tips: Plants readily reseed and should be deadheaded to prevent spread.
Photo by @redheadedgardener and @brendafrederickdesigns