Catnip Seeds - Catmint Herb Seed

Catnip Seeds

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Herb Specifications

Season: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3 - 8

Height: 24 inches

Bloom Season: Summer

Bloom Color: Blue

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8

Deer Resistant: Yes

House Plant: No

Latin Name: Nepeta Cataria

Planting Directions

Temperature: 60 - 70F

Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days

Light Required: Yes

Depth: 1/8 inch

Sowing Rate: 1 seed every 2 inches

Moisture: Keep moist until germination

Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 12 inches


Wonderful In The Garden

Catnip seeds produce both attractive and beneficial plants for the garden!

 Wonderful In The Garden

Catnip Seeds

How to Grow

Start Nepeta seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden after danger of last frost. Or, if your area has a longer growing season, sow the Catnip herb seeds directly in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Make shallow furrows and cover the herb seeds 1/8 inch with loose soil. Thin or transplant the seedlings to 12 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Keep plants full by pinching the growing stems and flower buds when they appear.

  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Sowing Rate: 1 seed every 2 inches
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
Catnip Seeds

Herb Specifications

Harvest leaves by cutting the stems anytime during the growing season. The foliage keeps its scent best when air dried.

  • Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 12 inches
  • Height: 24 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 8
  • Season: Perennial