Catnip – Heirloom Culinary Herb Garden Seeds

Favorite: Produces a natural compound (nepetalactone) that cats adore — perfect for toys, treats, or fresh garden nibbling. Herbal Uses: Traditionally used in calming teas and natural insect repellents. Pollinator Magnet: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects to your garden. Low Maintenance: Drought tolerant and grows well in poor soil — perfect for borders, beds, or containers. Plant Characteristics Height: 18–36 inches Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial with square stems and fuzzy, toothed leaves Leaf Type: Soft, gray-green, mint-scented foliage Days to Maturity: 70–90 days Hardiness: Perennial in zones 3–9 Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Lightly minty with a subtle, herbal aroma — typically used dried or steeped Culinary Uses: Common in calming teas and homemade herbal blends (for humans); dried for cat treats and toys Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Collards, squash, potatoes, and beets Avoid Planting Near: Basil or moisture-loving herbs (catnip prefers drier soil) Bonus Benefit: Helps repel aphids, squash bugs, and flea beetles — makes a great border herb in vegetable gardens Common Issues and Solutions Overgrowth: Prune regularly to prevent spreading and encourage bushier growth Leggy Plants: Plant in full sun and pinch back early stems to promote branching Low Germination: Cold stratify seeds for better results — refrigerate seeds for 1–2 weeks before sowing Seeds Per Packet 250mg Approximately 425 1g Approximately 1,700