Loved by cats everywhere! Humans can enjoy it in tea for it's relaxing properties. The pretty purple flowers attract bees.
Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in prepared garden bed. Thin to 18" apart when seedlings are about 4" tall. Catnip can be mildly invasive. Great for filling in out of the way areas or containers.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: perennial
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Time to Maturity: about 3 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 18" apart
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Depth: 1/4 inch
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Bloom Season: summer
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Height: 2-3 feet
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Uses: edible, dried, container, indoor/outdoor, flower, pollinator
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Low Maintenance : yes
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Seeds/Oz: 46000
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 60F
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Sowing Method: Direct
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Plant Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria
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