forager lavender seeds Catnip | Nepeta cataria | Heirloom Herb for Pets & Pollinators | Non-GMO

forager lavender seeds Catnip | Nepeta cataria | Heirloom Herb for Pets & Pollinators | Non-GMOCatnip (Nepeta cataria) Heirloom Herb for Pets & Pollinators Easy to Grow Non GMO 100 Seeds Loved by cats and bees alike, Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an easy to grow perennial herb with soft, gray green leaves and spikes of tiny white to lavender flowers. While your feline friends will roll in delight, this herb is also a powerful attractant for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Catnip is a member of the mint family and thrives in most climates

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) – Heirloom Herb for Pets & Pollinators | Easy to Grow | Non-GMO – 100 Seeds

Loved by cats and bees alike, Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is an easy-to-grow perennial herb with soft, gray-green leaves and spikes of tiny white-to-lavender flowers. While your feline friends will roll in delight, this herb is also a powerful attractant for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Catnip is a member of the mint family and thrives in most climates with minimal care. It grows quickly in containers or garden beds and can be dried for use in homemade cat toys or calming teas (for humans!). A charming and useful addition to any garden, especially for pet lovers and pollinator fans.

Seed Packet Info:

• Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria

• Skill Level: Easy – Very forgiving, even in poor soil

• Pollinator Friendly:
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Great companion plant for vegetable gardens

Planting & Care:

• Light: Full sun to part shade

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches

• Spacing: 12–18" apart

• Watering: Low once established – drought tolerant

• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil

• Frost Tolerance: Hardy perennial in Zones 3–9

To Start:

• Zones 3–9: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost

• Zones 10–11: Sow in fall or early spring for best results

• Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. Germinates in 7–10 days. Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth. Harvest before flowering for best potency.