Catnip Seeds 3020
Heirloom Herb. Catnip seeds won't produce a plant that would win a beauty pageant, the greyish-green, heart-shaped leaves make a soothing tea. And of course cats go wild for it! In the garden plants can grow to 90 cm (3""²) high. Catnip will self-sow and establish persistent stands. In most situations, catnip is a short lived perennial hardy in Zones 3-9.
How to Grow
1650 seed/gram. Sow seed directly outside in a sunny spot in May. Barely cover seed and keep the soil moist through the 7-14 day germination period. Thin plants in the garden to 25 cm (10"") apart.
Additional information
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
High Summer |
| LIFECYCLE |
Perennial |
| PROPAGATION |
Sow Direct |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
7 to 14 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Bushy |
| HEIGHT |
Medium Tall (50 to 100 cm)(20"" to 39"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Winter Hardy |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Introduced Species Now Naturalized |
| FAMILY NAME |
Lamiaceae |
| LATIN |
Nepeta cataria |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Bee and pollinator plant, Cats love the leaves, Flower spikes are used in fresh or dried arrangements, Large container plant., Leaves are used in sauces, tea, salads |
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