CATNIP

CATNIP 

Nepeta cataria

This is the smaller decorative catnip with white
 flowers. It grows to 50-100cm tall and it has a
strong sedative, narcotic like effect on felines
(including large ones like lions and tigers). They
are repeatedly attracted to this shrub and will roll
or rub against it and become quite docile. It makes
an excellent groundcover and when planted under
a tree on the sunny side it will attract cats away
from the other parts of the garden. It is a stalwart of
the cottage garden and attracts bees and other
pollinators to the garden.

Plant the seeds shallowly
indoors in cold areas about a month prior to the
last frost and transplant into the garden when
established. It should be spaced 35-45 cm
apart. It like mildly alkaline soil, full sun to dappled
sun and rich soil which is well drained.

QTY 125 seeds

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