Grow your own irresistible treat for cats with Catnip Seeds (Nepeta cataria), a hardy perennial herb known for its fragrant leaves and natural feline appeal. Catnip produces soft green foliage and delicate white flowers with purple speckles, making it both a fun plant for pet owners and a beautiful addition to herb gardens, borders, and pollinator beds.
Easy to grow and highly productive, catnip thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil. Once established, plants can reach 2–3 feet tall and produce abundant aromatic leaves that cats love to roll in, chew, and play with. The leaves can also be harvested and dried for homemade cat toys or herbal uses.
Catnip is also beneficial for gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while naturally repelling some garden pests. This low-maintenance herb is drought tolerant once established and grows well in garden beds, containers, and herb gardens.
Perfect for pet owners, herb gardeners, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, Catnip Seeds are a fun and rewarding plant to grow at home.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- Height: 24–36 inches
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Uses: Cat treats, herbal gardens, pollinator gardens, containers
Grow fresh catnip right at home and give your feline friends something they will truly go wild for.
