Catnip

  • Product number: 598530
  • Origin: Europe, Asia
  • Latin: Nepeta cataria

The one, true, common catnip. All the rest are derivations. Well, you can bet that cats love this plant; it also has a very herbaceous scent. And the small white with purple flower clusters complete the picture in your garden! A tea made from this plant is sleep-inducing. See also under the chapter Herbs.

Names:
Latin: Nepeta cataria
Dutch: Kattenkruid
Also known as: Gewoon kattenkruid
English: Catmint

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Sowing method: April-July, first in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, give the seeds a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should follow when returned to warmth, otherwise repeat the cooling process.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: White with purple hues
  • Origin: Europe, Asia
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Bees
  • Winter hardy: Forst hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Nepeta cataria
  • Dutch: Catnip
  • Also known as: Common catnip
  • English: Catmint
  • All year round

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