Catnip
Catnip
Heirloom
Nepeta cataria
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Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Nepeta
About
Catnip is a member of the mint family that takes its name because of cats' particular attraction to it. Young leaves and shoots also impart a lemony-mint flavor to everyday cooking and catnip tea. It can also be grown for bee forage.
Characteristics
Color
Green
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Dry Out Between Waterings
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Germination
7–12 days
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Days to Maturity
70–85 days
Plant Height
1.5–2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
12–20 in
Row Spacing
12–18 in
Thin To
12–20 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
70–80 °F
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Air Temp
-30 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow directly in the garden in full sun in well-drained soil. Thin plants to 20 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. When the buds appear, pinch back the tops of the shoots for bushy plants. Harvest by cutting off the top leaves and flowers when the flowers begin to open in early summer. Expect 2 harvests in a normal year.
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