Catnip

Plant family

Mint family (Lamiaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Germination temperature

15 °C (Degrees Celsius)

Plant distance

20 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Instructions

Description

There are many different species, most of which are perennial and bushy. The flowers can be admired from May to September and can come back a second time after the first flowering by pruning. The color is mostly in shades of purple, but there are also other colors. They can grow from 20cm to even 1.5m high. They usually contain essential oils.

Growing tips

Pruning the flowers is important and it is also grateful for watering. It can be used as a border and with other herbs. The leaves can be used as a tea. Cats love them. Bee pasture.