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Catnip Seeds
$3.90
Unit price perNepeta cataria
Catnip is a hardy perennial herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae), valued for both its medicinal properties and its unique appeal to cats. Growing to around 1–1.5 m tall with aromatic grey-green foliage and clusters of white to pale lavender flowers, it is an excellent bee plant and a charming addition to herb and cottage gardens. While many cats are irresistibly attracted to catnip, not all respond, as sensitivity depends on an inherited gene. An enthusiastic self-seeder, Catnip benefits from regular pruning to maintain a tidy habit and can spread readily if left unchecked.
Traditionally, the leaves and flowering tops have been used in herbal medicine as a gentle calming herb to support relaxation and restful sleep. Catnip tea has also been used to help soothe digestive discomfort, relieve wind, ease mild diarrhoea, and provide comfort during coughs, colds and sore throats. The fresh or dried leaves can be brewed into a mild herbal tea and sweetened with a little raw honey if desired.
Approximately 1,700 seeds per gram
Approximately 550 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: September to May
Cold climates: September to April
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of a well-drained seed-raising mix and cover only very lightly, as light aids germination. Keep moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny to partly shaded position, spacing plants 45–60 cm apart. Regular harvesting and hard pruning encourage fresh, vigorous growth and help prevent unwanted self-seeding. Consider growing in containers or defined garden beds where spreading may be a concern.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Catnip Seeds
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Nepeta cataria
Catnip is a hardy perennial herb from the mint family (Lamiaceae), valued for both its medicinal properties and its unique appeal to cats. Growing to around 1–1.5 m tall with aromatic grey-green foliage and clusters of white to pale lavender flowers, it is an excellent bee plant and a charming addition to herb and cottage gardens. While many cats are irresistibly attracted to catnip, not all respond, as sensitivity depends on an inherited gene. An enthusiastic self-seeder, Catnip benefits from regular pruning to maintain a tidy habit and can spread readily if left unchecked.
Traditionally, the leaves and flowering tops have been used in herbal medicine as a gentle calming herb to support relaxation and restful sleep. Catnip tea has also been used to help soothe digestive discomfort, relieve wind, ease mild diarrhoea, and provide comfort during coughs, colds and sore throats. The fresh or dried leaves can be brewed into a mild herbal tea and sweetened with a little raw honey if desired.
Approximately 1,700 seeds per gram
Approximately 550 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to September
Mild climates: September to May
Cold climates: September to April
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of a well-drained seed-raising mix and cover only very lightly, as light aids germination. Keep moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny to partly shaded position, spacing plants 45–60 cm apart. Regular harvesting and hard pruning encourage fresh, vigorous growth and help prevent unwanted self-seeding. Consider growing in containers or defined garden beds where spreading may be a concern.
Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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