Seed Needs Catnip Seeds for Planting Nepeta cataria - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated Herb Seed to Plant & Grow an Outdoor Home Grown Garden (10 Packs)

Catnip, scientifically known as Nepeta cataria, is a hardy perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Native to southern and eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East, and Central Asia, it has become widely naturalized across temperate regions, including much of North America, where it often grows in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste grounds. The plant features square stems, grayish-green, fuzzy, heart-shaped or triangular leaves with serrated edges, and small tubular white or lavender flowers with purple spots that bloom from late spring through summer. Reaching heights of 2 to 3 feet, catnip is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to cultivate in well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade. Its most notable characteristic is the compound nepetalactone in its leaves and stems, which triggers a euphoric behavioral response in about two-thirds of cats—often manifesting as rolling, rubbing, playful leaping, or vocalizing—while the remaining cats show little or no reaction due to genetic factors. Beyond its appeal to felines, catnip has a long history of human use as an herbal tea for promoting relaxation, easing digestive discomfort, or inducing mild sweating, and its aromatic oils contribute to its role as a natural insect repellent in gardens.

• Catnip Basics: Catnip, or Cat Nip is a perennial flowering herb that targets your cats "Happy" receptors in the brain. One whiff and your cat will be rolling, flipping, rubbing and zoning out. It is the purrrfect cat toy.
• Indoors / Outdoors: Grow your own Catnip plants for cats indoors or outdoors. The plants grow fairly simply and are easily maintained in both garden spaces. Sow indoors or sow right outside.
• Growth: These herbs will grow to a mature height of roughly 18 to 24 inches tall and can easily spread about 18 inches wide. Grow them alongside Catmint as well!
• Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!