Catnip Flower Seeds Packet

$4.95

Product Detail
  • Plant Type: Perennial Zones 3-9
  • Genus: Nepeta
  • Species: Cataria
  • Plant Height/Width: 18" high, 12-14" wide
  • Season: Late spring to fall
  • Exposure: Sun
  • Difficulty: Easy

Step One: Timing

When to start?

  • plant in spring after first frost

Step Two: Starting

Where to start and how to sow?

  • Direct sow (recommended): sow in average soil in full sun or light shade after danger of frost. In frost-free areas, sow from fall to early spring. Choose a location where vigorous plants can be easily controlled, such as in containers or a raised bed.
  • Start Indoors: Sow catnip seeds indoors 4-8 weeks before the last frost in spring.

Step Three: Growing

How long will it take?

  • Seedlings will emerge in 14-21 days.

Catnip

Catmints are versatile gems in the garden, perfect for edging perennial beds, complementing roses as groundcovers, or spilling gracefully from containers. Their charm extends beyond aesthetics—they're magnets for pollinators and thrive alongside veggies. Harvest leaves or stems as soon as the plant matures, ideally in the morning after dew evaporates but before leaves yellow. Store fresh leaves in the fridge briefly or dry them for long-term use. To dry, bundle stems and hang in a well-ventilated, shaded spot. Alternatively, gently oven-dry or use a dehydrator. Once crumbly, store in sealed jars in a cool, dark spot. And why the feline fascination? It's all about nepetalactone, an essential oil in catnip that mimics cat pheromones, triggering their playful antics. Easy to grow that will make you, your cat and the pollinators happy.

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Give your catnip a little trim for the purr-fect bushy look! Keep those tips in check to avoid a 'leggy' situation. Your feline friend will thank you for the plush hideout

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Give your catnip a little trim for the purr-fect bushy look! Keep those tips in check to avoid a 'leggy' situation. Your feline friend will thank you for the plush hideout


The Brief and Glorious History of the Purple Peas

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, belongs to the mint family and hails from Europe and Asia. The name 'Nepeta' possibly derives from Italy's Nepete town, while 'cat' in 'cataria' hints at its attraction to cats. Unlike our whiskered pals, humans don't undergo euphoric effects with catnip due to distinct brain structures. Nevertheless, Native Americans historically turned to it for relieving infant colic, and it doubles as a gentle sedative in certain herbal teas.

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