Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

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Resistances
Humidity tolerant
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Full Sun to Partial Shade
Toxicity
Other: while not toxic to cats, too much of the fresh plant will cause a overstimulated nervous system, hurting the cat
Uses
Groundcover, Culinary Herb, Medicinal Herb, Will Naturalize, Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bloom Size
1"-2"
Containers
Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots
Flower Color
White, Bi-Color
Flower Time
Late spring or early summer, Summer, Late summer or early fall, Fall
Flowers
Showy, Fragrant
Leaves
Unusual foliage color, Fragrant, Other: Green to gray-green heart shaped leaves appear opposite along the stems.
Life cycle
Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness
Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Habit
Herb/Forb
Plant Height
12 inches to 18 inches (20-30 cm)
Plant Spread
12 inches to 24 inches
Propagation: Seeds
Depth to plant seed: cover the seeds thin, Suitable for wintersowing, Sow in situ, Start indoors, Can handle transplanting
Detailed Information

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is native to **Europe and Asia**. More specifically, it originates from regions spanning:

* **Europe:** Southern and Eastern Europe
* **Asia:** Western and Central Asia

While it’s native to these areas, catnip has now naturalized in many other regions of the world, including North America, due to its popularity and ease of cultivation.

Suitable in 1 gallon, Suitable in 3 gallon or larger, Needs excellent drainage in pots