Ferry-Morse
Catnip
Specialty Herbs
Nepeta cataria
Open PollinatedNon-GMONon-Neonic
About (From this Label)
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.
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 3+
Annual below
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Germination
8–12 days
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Days to Maturity
70–75 days
How to Plant
🪴
Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Row Spacing
1 2/3 ft
Thin To
1 2/3 ft
Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)
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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