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Nepeta cataria 'Catnip'
Catnip
Feather like light green foliage. Blue flowers, Cats and Bees love it
- Classic cat-attracting herb with minty fragrance
- Easy grower that benefits from regular cutting back
- Harvest leaves before flowering for strongest oils
- Useful for cat toys, tea, and calming herb blends
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 3-9
- Height: 24-36 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 25 to 90°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nepeta cataria 'Catnip'
These aromatic herbs are easy growers in sun to part shade with regular water. Pinch or shear often to keep plants full and productive. Mint spreads aggressively, so containers or barriers help keep it in bounds.