Nepeta cataria Catnip
Nepeta cataria Catnip
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Grow Zone
3 - 9
Mature Height
24
Mature Width
24
Sun / Shade
Full Sun and Part Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
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.
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Bloom Color: Lavender
Foliage Color: Blue GreenSilver/Gray
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Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist, well-drained
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Poor, Sandy
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Uses: Special Features: Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI