- Grow your cat's favorite plant!
- Easy to grow & care for
- Also good added into teas
Nepeta Cataria, more commonly known as Catnip is a fragrant, perennial herb and a member of the mint family.Thriving in North America, it’s fuzzy, light green, feather/heart shaped leaves and thick stems are topped with clusters of white to lavender flowers. Inside these flowers is where the seeds form in summer, which sow and spread aggressively. To keep the invasive nature at bay, simply pinch off the flower buds. This along with pruning the leaves will promote an overall full and lush growth of the plant. Catnip has many advantages as it creates a whimsical response from cats, the flower petals are often used in tea for humans as well as a topping for salads. When making tea use the petals only, not the entire flower head. This tea is known to be effective in relieving coughs. Cats love it but mosquitoes hate it, proving to be ten times more effective than Deet at repelling mosquitoes…and much safer!
Catnip may be planted as seeds or an established cutting. When starting from seeds, they can be difficult to sprout...often needed to be given the cold treatment. To do this, place seeds in a sealed bag in the refrigerator overnight then remove from the bag and place in a bowl of water for 24 hours. This “damages“ the seed coat making sprouting easier. Seeds normally sprout within 5 to 10 days in warmer soil while taking up to 20 days in colder climates. Either form should be planted in spring when there is no threat of frost. Basically very easy to grow as long as it has substantial sunlight and well drained soil. Water twice weekly the first two weeks then reduce to every other week for an established plant. Plant in full sun to part shade where there is good airflow. Catnip can develop a powdery mildew due to lack of airflow...however regular pruning should allow more air to reach the center, minimizing moisture and resolving the issue.
Catnip Plant Care & Growing Information
Catnip can reach 18 to 36 inches in height and 1 foot in width. Spacing should be 18 to 24 inches. It is considered a thriller, meaning it should be centered and surrounded by smaller plants. Catnip grows beautifully in gardens, containers, flower and herb beds or planters. It can be grown indoors, just be sure to give it time outdoors for adequate air and sunlight. Plant in acidic to alkaline soil, supplying organic aged compost to the soil for added nutrients. Keep the soil moist to prevent drying leaves. It will also welcome the boost from a water soluble plant food.
Other uses for catnip are to dry the leaves and secure in cat toys. It truly lives up to its name as cats are drawn to it as if giving them a dose of extreme happiness! The foliage keeps its best scent when air dried. This plant is a win-win in a vegetable garden…the Catnip attracts cats and the cats deter rodents!
Catnip Plant Information
| Common Name: Catnip |
| Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria |
| Plant Type: Catnip |
| Edible Type: Herbs |
| Vegetable Size: - |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (+6 hrs.) |
| Spacing: 12" (30cm) |
| Height: 36" (91cm) |
| Width: 24" (61cm) |
| Brand: BURPEE® |
- SKU:
- CATNIP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations