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Catnip is a perennial addition to the herb garden. It produces green leaves and white flowers, making it ornamental as well as utilitarian. Gardeners often grow catnip for their feline companions, as the oil in the plants acts as a stimulant in cats. Catnip is also used in relaxing teas that aid in upset stomachs, nervous headaches, colds, and intestinal cramps in humans. Also attracts bees and butterflies. Grow catnip from seed and provide this versatile herb for both you and your cat's enjoyment!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
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| Botanical Name | Nepeta cataria |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are fragrant, Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
