Catmint Herb Seeds For Planting (Nepeta mussinii)
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basic information
Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) is a versatile herb with aromatic, gray-green foliage and small, lavender-blue flowers. As an herb, its leaves are used fresh or dried in teas, salads, or as a seasoning for meats, imparting a minty, slightly spicy flavor. In the garden, catmint attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a valuable companion plant. Its scent can deter pests such as aphids, and it serves as an attractive border or groundcover, adding soft color and texture to landscapes.
Seed Count
600 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: If started indoors, sow in CowPots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Transplant or direct sow in early spring when temperatures are at least 65F. Pinch back to promote a more bushy growth. Water only when the soil becomes dried out. Cut back each season for fresh growth in the following season.
SEED PREP
Untreated
SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers well drained soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
Sprouts in 7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
24" to 36" tall
PLANT WIDTH
24" to 36" wide
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 12" to 18" apart
REPELS INSECTS
Aphids and squash bugs
HERB USES
Culinary & Medicinal
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Nepeta mussinii
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be tricky to germinate.
PLANT SETTING
Grow in pots to save space
