Catnip Nepeta cataria - Live Dormant Plant in 4-Inch Pot | Bare Root Perennial Herb

About This Plant

Organic Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fragrant perennial herb in the mint family. This healthy live dormant plant is emerging from dormancy and may have little green growth on arrival. It features white to pale lavender blooms and aromatic foliage, attracts pollinators, and provides leaves for herbal use or cat toys.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live organic Catnip plant
✔️ Shipped bare root from a 4-inch pot
✔️ Dormant or emerging from dormancy
✔️ Healthy perennial herb ready for planting
✔️ Carefully packaged for safe delivery

Growing Information

Common Name: Catnip
Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Plant Type: Perennial herb
Growth Stage: Dormant live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment, then as needed
Bloom Color: White to pale lavender
Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Mature Width: 2–3 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip: Plant immediately upon arrival in well-draining soil and water thoroughly. Place in a sunny location for vigorous growth. Deadhead flowers if you want to reduce self-seeding, and harvest leaves throughout the growing season for use in herbal projects or homemade cat toys.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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