PRODUCT INFORMATION Nepeta mussinii SEED TYPE: Heirloom Grow Heirloom Catmint - Plant Catmint Seeds Clusters of lavender-blue flowers atop gray-green foliage makes for a beautiful addition to home gardens. Not only is it ornamental, but history tells us that the Roman town of Nepeti, possibly the origin of its genus name,used it to make herbal teas and insect repellents. It shares many characteristics as Catnip but is less attractive to felines. Stunning lavender/blue clusters attract pollinators and felines Ornamental heirloom perennial Attractive to Butterflies, Bees and Felines Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas FAST FACTS LIFE CYCLE: Perennial PLANTING SEASON: Spring GROWTH HABIT: Bush PLANT CHARACTERISTICS: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow Maintain, Fragrant USE: Container Garden, Medicinal, Tea GROWING CONDITIONS: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Indoor, Outdoor HARVEST ADVANTAGES: Dried, Sauce/Paste PLANTING DIRECTIONS Planting Catmint Seeds PLANTING SEASON: Spring SEED PREP: Requires Light SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow, Start Indoors LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun, Partial Shade PLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inch PLANT SPACING: 12 inches WATER NEEDS: Average DAYS TO MATURITY: 14 to 21 days When to Plant Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden, after the danger of the last frost. Or sow directly into the garden if your area has a longer growing season, when the danger of frost has passed. Where to Plant Catmint performs best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. This plant is drought tolerant and thrives in dry soils with a pH of about 6.6. How to Plant Catmint seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Add aged compost to the planting bed and turn it under. Make shallow furrows and cover seeds 1/8th of an inch with loose soil. Thin or transplant seedlings to 12 inches apart when they reach 2 inches tall. Keep plants full by pinching the growing stems and flowers buds when they appear. Be very careful when transplanting outdoors, as bruising the leaves will release the oils that attract felines. Water your plants only when the soil dries out. Cut Catmint back to the ground in spring to improve growth and appearance. How to Harvest Harvest leaves by cutting the stems or shearing the flower spikes after the plant reaches 6 inches or taller. If harvesting for cats, wait until the plant blooms. The foliage will keep its scent best when air dried. You can easily propagate Catmint by dividing an established plant. Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds