Catmint Seeds

(Nepeta mussinii) Perennial. 80 days to maturity. 

Catmint  features small lavender flowers which are attractive to butterflies and bees. Great for perennial gardens and container gardening. The flowers are edible, aromatic, minty and refreshing!

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Growth Habit: grows in a low, compact mound with 12” spiky stems and clusters of tubular flowers. Perennial in zones 4-8

Sun Requirements: Part shade to full sun 

Soil Preference: Average, moist, well-drained soil

When to Plant: Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last Spring frost OR direct seed outdoors in Spring 

How to Plant:  

Direct sow:  Sow seeds ¼” deep and cover only very lightly with soil. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Thin young plants 1-2 feet apart.

Transplant:  Sow seeds ¼” deep and cover only very lightly with soil. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Transplant young seedlings outside in Spring and space 1-2 feet apart. 

When / How to Harvest: Harvest foliage anytime; harvest flowers for 6 weeks from Spring into Summer. Cut plants back by half after flowering and you may be rewarded with some Fall blooms. 

Uses: The foliage and flowers of Catmint are lovely in fresh or dried arrangements. Leaves and flowers are edible and often used dried in tea. 

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