Catnip Plant | Nepeta cataria Herb | Live Perennial Herb Plant | Catmint for Cats | Pollinator-Friendly Medicinal Herb | Bareroot or Potted

Grow your own fresh Catnip Plant (Nepeta cataria), a fragrant perennial herb beloved by cats and gardeners alike. Known for its naturally stimulating effect on many cats, catnip is also an easy-care, drought-tolerant herb that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

This hardy herb produces soft green aromatic foliage and clusters of delicate white to pale lavender flowers throughout the growing season. Perfect for herb gardens, cottage gardens, raised beds, pollinator gardens, and container planting.

Whether you're growing for your cats, herbal uses, or pollinator support, catnip is a rewarding and low-maintenance addition to any garden.

🌟 Why Gardeners Love Catnip

• 🐱 Natural favorite for cats
• 🌿 Fragrant medicinal herb
• 🐝 Attracts bees and butterflies
• ☀️ Drought tolerant once established
• 🌸 Long blooming perennial
• 🪴 Excellent for containers and herb gardens
• 🌱 Easy to grow and beginner friendly

🌱 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
• Common Name: Catnip, Catmint
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial herb
• Mature Height: 2–3 feet
• Spread: 2–3 feet
• Flower Color: White to pale lavender
• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching, clumping
• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Needs: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil
• Water Needs: Low to moderate
• Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Characteristics: Pollinator-friendly, aromatic, drought tolerant, deer resistant

🌿 Uses

✔ Cat enrichment and toys
✔ Herbal tea gardens
✔ Pollinator gardens
✔ Cottage gardens
✔ Container herb gardens
✔ Companion planting
✔ Drought-tolerant landscapes

🌸 Planting Partners

Pair Catnip with:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Echinacea
• Coreopsis
• Bee Balm
• Yarrow
• Coneflowers

These companion plants create a colorful, pollinator-friendly herb garden.

🌱 Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for strongest growth and fragrance
• Water regularly until established
• Allow soil to dry slightly between watering
• Deadhead flowers to extend blooming
• Cut back in early spring to encourage fresh growth
• Harvest leaves anytime during active growth

📦 Shipping Information

• Available as bareroot or live potted plants
• Pot sizes may include 3.5", 4.5", or 1 gallon depending on selection
• Carefully packaged to retain moisture during shipping
• Orders over $35 qualify for free USPS Ground shipping

🌿 Care Guarantee

We guarantee healthy plants upon arrival. If your plant arrives damaged, contact us within 48 hours with photos of the packaging and plant for a replacement or refund.