Catnip Seeds – Nepeta cataria Flower Plant

Catnip is a hardy perennial herb known for its fragrant gray-green foliage and clusters of small white to lavender flowers. A member of the mint family, Catnip is famous for its natural appeal to cats while also serving as an excellent pollinator plant that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, it is ideal for herb gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and containers.

Features

• Aromatic foliage loved by many cats
• Delicate white to lavender flower spikes
• Excellent pollinator-friendly herb
• Easy-to-grow perennial plant
• Ideal for herb gardens and containers
• Drought tolerant once established
• Long blooming season during summer

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria
• Common Name (US): Catnip
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Perennial Herb
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: Early Spring or Fall
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–21 days in moist, well-drained soil; cold stratification may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average garden soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 inches tall and 18–24 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart