Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Eurasia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
White
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Catnip
Nepeta cataria
Pale green, soft leaves that emit a characteristic, pungent, minty odor when crushed. Small white or lavender tubular flowers massed at the ends of stems in early to midsummer with scattered blooming through early fall.
Planting Catnip
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
⅛"–¼'
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | 36" |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | ⅛"–¼' |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Cut stems about 4" from the ground. Tie branches with string or rubber bands, and hang upside down in a brown paper bag, in a cat-free, dry location until leaves crumble easily. Keep dried flowers and leaves, discard the stems. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry location. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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35 reviews
- Helen J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/10/25My cat gives this two toe-beans up.
The seeds germinated quickly and once it gets going, the catnip grows like a weed. My cat always gives it a good sniff when he walks past. However, to get the best results, we dry it. This 'nip is cat approved.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests11/12/25Hey Helen,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Two toe-beans up" from your cat is exactly what we love to hear about Catnip Seeds - and we absolutely love that your feline friend gives it that official sniff of approval every time he walks past your thriving catnip patch!
That's exactly the kind of cat-approved growing success that makes Catnip Seeds such garden treasures! There's nothing quite like watching those seeds germinate quickly and then take off like a weed, creating that abundant fresh catnip that gets even better when you dry it for maximum potency - your kitty clearly knows quality 'nip when he smells it!
Your cat-approved experience and drying tip will be so inspiring for other cat parents who want to discover just how easy and rewarding Catnip Seeds can be for growing their own premium homegrown catnip that earns those coveted toe-bean ratings from their beloved feline family members!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Donald M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars3/2/251 Star
Bought many of your seeds this year. Your seeds have not sprouted. Johnny organic seeds have done fine. Burpee inorganic have also done fine. Separately, you offer fewer seeds in your packets compared to other competitors.
- MercedesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/8/255 Stars
Thank you Botanical Interest. I love the package 📦 delivered. It's a beautiful box. The seeds are in beautiful envelopes. My order came with FREE packet of LETTUCE MESCLUN. It also has a seed starting GUIDE
- Jessika P.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars12/16/244 Stars
My cats loved this catnip!
- victoria m.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/21/245 Stars
love you guys