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herbPerennial
Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Also known as: catmint, catswort
Mint-family herb attractive to cats. Also used in herbal teas for relaxation. Vigorous grower once established.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth0.06–0.13″
Height18–36″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
7–14 days
Days to Harvest
60–90 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Self-seeds aggressively. Deadhead to prevent spread. Cats will roll in and damage young plants.
Companion Plants
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