Basics
| When to sow | 2-4 weeks before last frost |
| maturity | 2-4 weeks |
| Germination rate | medium |
| Origin | Europe – Asia |
| Scientific Name | Nepeta Cataria |
| Sprouts in | 10 – 20 Days |
Description
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, cats wort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America.The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole.
The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction about two-thirds of cats have toward them (alternative plants exist).In addition to its uses with cats, catnip is an ingredient in some herbal teas (or tisanes), and is valued for its sedative and relaxant properties
Catnip is a multi-purpose plant. The tea is very pleasant, with a lemon-mint flavor and scent. Paired with fresh catnip planted in containers around the home year-round, catnip toys filled with dried leaves will provide hours of fun for your feline friends. But be careful; they may ignore you for a while! Catnip is very hardy and will grow in almost any soil; it is easy to sow.
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Where to buy
ESHOP | COUNTRY | VISIT |
Amazon | USA | |
SeedsNow | EU | |
BURPEES | AFRICA | |
AUSTRALIA | AUSTRALIA |
