Catnip Seeds – Nepeta cataria

Grow a fragrant, easy-care herb with Catnip Seeds (Nepeta cataria), a classic variety valued for its soft, gray-green foliage and pleasant aroma. Catnip thrives in herb gardens, patio pots, borders, and raised beds, producing clusters of small, delicate flowers that attract pollinators.

This hardy herb is simple to grow and well-suited for gardeners of all levels. Its vigorous growth and versatility make it an excellent addition to any herb collection, whether you’re planting in containers or open garden spaces.

Features

• Produces aromatic gray-green foliage with soft texture

• Hardy, easy-to-grow perennial herb

• Excellent for herb gardens, patio pots, and raised beds

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Reliable and low-maintenance plant

Specifications

• Common Name: Catnip

• Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria

• Plant Type: Perennial herb (grown as annual in colder zones)

• Planting Season: Spring

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors March–April; transplant May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow or transplant April–May

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow or transplant March–April

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–March

• Growing Zones: Perennial in Zones 3–9

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 70–90 days

• Plant Height: 18–36 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial herb