Nepeta, Catmint ~ 450 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Fall
Description
Nepeta mussinii
A butterfly, bee, & hummingbird favorite!
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.
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Details
Cold Winters: May-June
Mild Winters: Mar-May
Sun/Shade: full sun
Sow Seeds: 1" apart, 1/4" deep
Days To Germinate: 10-15 days
Mature Height: 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.
More Information
| Brand | Renee's Garden |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Herbs |
| Common Family Name | Catnip |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Fall |
| Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |
| Spacing in Row | 1", thin/transplant to 12" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Days to Germination | 10-15 days |