Catnip

Catnip

Show your cat some love and plant this lovely and easy to grow mint relative in the garden. Catnip will make your feline friends go wild with delight and is also a wonderful plant for attracting beneficial insects and pollinators. Like many mints it can be a bit weedy so grow it in a pot or somewhere where it can stretch its legs a little bit.

Expand your herb garden with more varieties HERE!

Latin Name: Nepeta cataria
Site and Soil: 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy to approx. -40° F, possibly lower when established.
Size at Maturity: 1-2 feet tall by 3-4 ft. wide
Pests & Diseases: We’ve not noticed it being bothered by pests and diseases.
USDA Zone: 3-9