Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

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Nepeta cataria is aptly named for its luring effect on cats, and it proves to be just as low maintenance as our feline companions. Catnip, also known as catmint, catswort, or catwort, is a perennial herb from the mint family, Lamiaceae. It can grow up to three to four feet tall and wide with long beautiful flower spikes, and grows easily indoors and outdoors in the ground or in a container. Like most plants in the mint family, Catnip may die back in the winter with a freeze but will return ready to flourish in the Spring.

Nepeta cataria has practical uses for us bipeds, too, with some use in cooking for soups, stews, sauces, and an herbal tea that reportedly aids anxiety. Catnip can be harvested when the stems are fully grown. Cut the stems to the base of the plant, and hang them to cure until totally dried.

While the native range of Nepeta cataria is in southern and eastern Europe and Asia, it widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. Its well-traveled propagation is a true sign of its plant hardiness, although overly wet soils and too much sun can be harmful to the plant.

Plant Type:
Perennial Herb

Harvest Season: 
Summer, Fall

Like most mint varieties, Catnip will die back in the Winter (if there is freeze, of course) and return in the Spring!

Mature Size: 
Up to 4 ft. tall and wide

Soil & Moisture: 
Well-drained soil, drought-tolerant, low moisture

Light Requirements: 
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile: 
Yes

Growth Rate: 
Fast, Very Fast

Zone Hardiness: 
Outdoors Perennial to Zones 3-9, Annual 9+; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Catnip is grown from seed and capable to flower and harvest within the season.
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    Condrita H.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 10+
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    14 seconds ago
    Purple Passion Catnip

    This plant has expanded and our cats love the fragrance. I enjoy watching them playing within it,pleasant smell. I would recommend that customers order in sets of 3,5,7 or 9 for larger and fuller plants. l love this plant variety!

    Thanks for your wonderful and speedy service!

  • TC
    Tiffany C.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great but beware of cats

    It was awesome until the neighbor cat ate and destroyed it.

  • TC
    Tiffany C.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Great but beware of cats

    It was awesome until the neighbor cat ate and destroyed it

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