CatnipCommon Name: Catnip Scientific Name: Nepeta cataria USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 1,700 (48,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of soil, use well-drained soil with some sand Temperature: 16 to 23 degrees Celsius (61 to 74 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart Germination Time: one to four weeks depending on soil conditions. Catnip is a perennial and a member of the mint family. It attracts and affects cats due to the presence of the chemical nepetalactone. In addition, the catnip flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. Germination may be aided by scarifying the seed with extra fine sandpaper by rubbing gently a few times.
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