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Nepeta cataria Catnip

Nepeta cataria Catnip

Item Form: 1-Quart
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  • Grow Zone

    3 - 9

  • Mature Height

    24

  • Mature Width

    24

  • Sun / Shade

    Full Sun and Part Shade

  • Bloom Size

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  • Tomato Fruit Set

  • Days To Maturity

  • Fruit Weight

  • Soil Tolerance

    Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, and Sandy

  • Moisture

    Dry and Moist, well-drained

  • Description / Nepeta cataria Catnip

    Catnip is a versatile perennial herb that brings soft lavender blooms and attractive gray green foliage to the garden from spring through fall. Its upright mounding habit reaches approximately 24 inches tall and wide, creating a tidy presence in containers, borders, herb gardens, and mixed plantings. Long lasting seasonal color and fragrant foliage make Nepeta cataria a valuable addition to both ornamental and edible landscapes.

    Known for the irresistible appeal of its aromatic leaves, Catnip is a favorite for cats while also providing exceptional value for pollinators and beneficial insects. The nectar rich flowers attract honey bees, bumblebees, leaf cutting bees, long horned bees, butterflies, and other pollinators throughout the season. Catnip also serves as a host plant for the larvae of Hermit Sphinx and False Crocus Geometer moths, supporting greater biodiversity in the garden. The mint flavored leaves can be harvested for culinary use in soups, stews, sauces, vegetables, and pasta dishes. Pair it with lavender, sage, oregano, and other perennial herbs to create a productive pollinator friendly planting.

    Catnip grows best in full sun to part shade and adapts to clay, loam, sandy, and even shallow rocky soils with good drainage. Hardy in Zones 3 to 9, this fast growing perennial develops a 24 x 24 inch upright mound and tolerates average to dry conditions once established. Drought tolerant, deer resistant, and easy to grow, Catnip is an excellent choice for herb gardens, sensory gardens, children's gardens, cottage gardens, coastal plantings, and mountain landscapes. Shear spent flower spikes after the first flush of bloom to encourage continued flowering through the season.

  • Product Details

    SKU: 44836
    Genus: Nepeta
    Species: cataria
    Item Form: 1-Quart
    Size:
    Bloom Color: Lavender
    Foliage Color: Blue GreenSilver/Gray
    Habit: Mound-shaped
    Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
    Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained
    Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
    Bloom Start: Mid Spring
    Bloom End: Late Fall
    Uses:
    • Beds
    • Border
    • Containers
    • Cuisine
    • Fall Color
    • Foliage Interest
    • Foundation
    • Potpourri
    Special Features:
    • Butterfly Lovers
    • Easy Care Plants
    • Flower
    • Fragrance
    • Hummingbird Lovers
    • Needs Deadheading
    • Repeat Bloomer
    • Season Extenders
    Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
    State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI