Lemony catnip
Nepeta cataria
HOW TO GROW CATNIP
Prefers sandy, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Plants may get leggy and fall over if soil is too rich; this will also make plant less fragrant. Keep barely moist until seed germinates. Light inhibits germination, so cover seed well and tamp down soil. Hardiness zones 3–9. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 42,300 seeds per ounce.
Soil Temp. Germ. 65–70˚F
Days to Germ. 7–10
Plant Spacing 12–18
Row Spacing 4’
Days To Maturity 75–85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 42,300 seeds per ounce.
Soil Temp. Germ. 65–70˚F
Days to Germ. 7–10
Plant Spacing 12–18
Row Spacing 4’
Days To Maturity 75–85
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil
- 200 Seeds$3.50
- 2000 Seeds$15.50
Appetizing plant of which the leaves have a pleasant lemon-like smell. They are a little bit less attractive to cats, but more so to humans. Can be used as a seasoning and in tea. Useful for fevers, colds and nervousness. The tea should be infused in a closed container in order to preserve the essential oils.
Appetizing plant of which the leaves have a pleasant lemon-like smell. They are a little bit less attractive to cats, but more so to humans. Can be used as a seasoning and in tea. Useful for fevers, colds and nervousness. The tea should be infused in a closed container in order to preserve the essential oils.
Nepeta cataria takes its name from nepenthes, the Greek name for a potion that brings forgetfulness of trouble or grief, a sedative. Cataria means, simply, of cats.
Nepeta cataria takes its name from nepenthes, the Greek name for a potion that brings forgetfulness of trouble or grief, a sedative. Cataria means, simply, of cats.
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