Nepeta mussinii

Landscaping Herbs

This aromatic, flowering landscape herb grows in mounds of soft gray-green leaves covered with a haze of shimmering lavender-blue flowers. Easy to grow catmint makes a beautiful spreading ground cover that blooms for weeks on end. Plant it under roses, in an herb garden, at the front of perennials or to cover bare corners of the garden with a soft wave of color. Many house cats adore its fragrance as much as its less attractive relative, catnip.

Seed Count: Approx. 450 / Weight: 0.35 g

Cold Winters	Mild Winters	Sun/Shade	Sow Seeds	Days To Germinate	Mature Height
May– June	March– May	Full sun	1 inch apart 1/4 inch deep	10 – 15 days	12 – 18 inches

BEST TO START EARLY INDOORS

In spring, 6 weeks before last expected frost, sow seeds 1 inch apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly, keep warm and moist, and provide a strong light source. Feed every 2 weeks with half-strength fertilizer. Once seedlings are well-established, transplant 2 to 3 inches apart into deeper containers so root systems have room to develop. When 3 to 4 inches tall, acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant in full sun 12 inches apart.

TO START OUTDOORS

Plant in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring when weather is settled and night temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). Sow seeds in well-worked soil 1/4 inch deep and 4 inches apart. Keep evenly moist while waiting for seedlings to emerge. Thin seedlings 12 inches apart.

GROWING NOTES

Plant drifts of this pretty herbal ground cover in any sunny spot. It grows into 12 inch tall, softly rounded mounds. Once first flush of flowers ends, cut back to about 6 inches and plants will come back into bloom. Many cats enjoy frolicking in Catmint’s sturdy foliage which can handle their affectionate advances.

Catnip & Catmint Seeds

Catnip - West Coast Seeds

Catnip - Mr. Fothergill's Seeds

Catmint - Renee's Garden

Catnip - Cornucopia Seeds

Organic Catnip - Metchosin Farm Seeds

Catnip - McKenzie Seeds

Catmint - Ontario Seed Company

Catnip - Ontario Seed Company

Catmint - Neptune, 1 Pack

Catmint - Walker's Low, 1 Pack

Catmint - Junior Walker, 1 Pack

Catnip - Pacific Northwest Seeds