Add a touch of greenery and delight to your garden with Green Catnip Seeds, a premium non-GMO variety that’s easy to grow and loved by cats and gardeners alike. Known for its fresh scent and soft green leaves, Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a hardy perennial that thrives in both indoor pots and outdoor herb gardens.
Aside from being a favorite of feline friends, Catnip is a fragrant, low-maintenance herb that produces clusters of small, white-to-lavender flowers. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while adding charm and texture to any planting area.
Features
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Produces aromatic green foliage and delicate flowers
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Non-GMO and heirloom-quality seeds
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Excellent for cats, pollinators, and herb gardens
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Hardy perennial; easy to grow indoors or outdoors
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Drought-tolerant once established
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Ideal for borders, containers, and raised beds
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria
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Common Name: Catnip, Catmint
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Type: Perennial herb
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; water when topsoil is dry
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Zones: USDA Hardiness Zones 3–9
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Season: Best planted in spring after frost
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Height: 18–30 inches
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Spread: 18–24 inches
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Germination Time: 10–20 days
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Planting Depth: ¼ inch deep
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Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination
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GMO Status: Non-GMO
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Heirloom: Yes
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Lifespan: Perennial
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Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
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Foliage Color: Soft green leaves with grayish hue
Planting Guide
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Sow Catnip seeds ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil after the last frost.
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Keep the soil moist until germination (10–20 days).
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Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established.
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Provide full sun for best growth and strong fragrance.
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Harvest leaves before flowering for the most potent aroma.