Up to 85 days. Foliage is greenish-gray with small blue flowers. Dried leaves can be used for tea and as a stimulant for cats. Small blooms can be white, spotted with purple or pink. The dried herb has a mint-like fragrance.
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Catnip Latin Name: Nepeta cataria
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Catnip Herb Days to Maturity: 80-90, Perennial
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Catnip Herb Planting Depth: 1/4”
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Catnip Plant Spacing: 18-24”
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Catnip Growth Habit: Upright
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Soil Preference: Moderately rich and well-drained
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Temp Preference: Warmer
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Catnip Herb Color: Light-green stalks with sage-colored leaves
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Catnip Herb/seed Flavor: Minty, aromatic, sweet and herbaceous
