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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.

Catnip

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 39

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 39

Self-seeds aggressively. Deadhead to prevent spread. Cats will roll in and damage young plants.

Companion Plants

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