Fothergill's Nepeta Catnip Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria, the classic and authentic aromatic herb from the mint family that cats love.
• Plant Class: Hardy Perennial, establishing a strong root system to return reliably with fresh growth year after year.
• Feline Enrichment: Packed with natural aromatic oils that cats adore; be prepared to see your feline visitors happily rolling, playing, and relaxing around the mature plants.
• Crafting & Use: The fragrant green leaves can be easily harvested and dried to fill custom, homemade catnip mice and toys for your pet.
• Growth Habit & Size: Displays a bushy, medium habit, reaching a stately height of 70cm (28in) that works beautifully in mid-border positions.
• Fast Flowering: Highly rewarding variety that will produce its first flush of summer blossoms within its very first year if seeds are sown early in the season.
• Optimal Position: Thrives when planted in full sun, which intensifies the concentration of its signature essential aromatic oils.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: Sow seeds into well-drained garden soil or deep patio containers located in a bright, sun-drenched spot.
• Plant Protection: Consider protecting very young seedlings with a cloche or wire mesh until they are fully established to prevent eager local cats from disturbing them too early.
• Harvesting: For drying, harvest the stems on a dry summer day just as the flowers begin to open, hanging them upside down in a warm, well-ventilated room.