Catnip

Nepeta cataria Open Pollinated

  • Perennial 150cm
  • Culinary and medicinal herb
  • Loved by cats

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Description

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

  • Perennial 150cm
  • Culinary and medicinal herb
  • Loved by cats

Perennial growing to 150cm. Leaves have a fragrant mint-like smell and are used as a flavouring and to make tea. Also has medicinal uses. Loved by cats; is said to make them playful and docile. Attracts bees.

Seeds per gram: 1500
Product code: Z-10135_P

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Method Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth 5mm
Season Spring, summer and autumn
Germination 10-20 days @ 21-27°C
Hardiness / Life Cycle Hardy Perennial
Plant Spacing 60cm
Plant Height 150cm
Position Full sun, moist well drained soil
Days Until Maturity 90 days

How To Grow

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Ratings & Reviews

good

it took several attempts for it to start growing but doing well now
customer review from 10/03/2014 21 March 2016

Puuurfect

Germination rate is great 3/3 all have worked for me so far -also now my cat has a slice of kitty heaven when she pops outside - giving seedlings to my friends with cats too! Thank you!
customer review from 5/11/2015 19 March 2016