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Nepeta cataria “Catnip" or "Catmint” Catnep Packet containing 120mg, Average contents 200 seeds. Herb. Hardy Perennial.
Flowers: Mid Summer to Early Autumn Foliage: Aromatic, Silver/Grey Height: 1m (39in) Spread: 45cm (18in) Position: Well drained soil in Sun or Partial Shade. This attractive perennial looks wonderful when covered in flower from early summer. The pale, lavender-blue flowers perfectly complement the hairy, scalloped and wrinkled, silvery, blue-green leaves. From afar the flowers appear as a haze of blue. Veteran gardeners are probably already aware of nepeta’s versatility in the garden, from its popular partnering with roses to the softening effect it has on hard edges. Nepeta is an ideal perennial for new gardeners. Plant it at the front of the border, edging a path, so that you can catch the full scent from its aromatic leaves. The plant has greyish leaves which are woolly underneath, and purple flowers in summer. Cats adore the plant, rolling in it and even eating it. Found in the wild in hedgerows, it is a magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds and especially bees.
Sowing: Late winter/late spring and late summer/autumn. Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays. Cover seed with a light sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged. Overwinter the Autumn sowings indoors and plant out the following spring. Growing : When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30cm (12in) apart. For best results, provide any ordinary, well-drained soil in full sun. Cultivation: Prune back older foliage on the outside after blooming to encourage new growth and a denser plant. Division can be done in the spring if necessary. Harvesting: Harvest young leaves for making tea. Cut flower stems for floral arrangements. Cut and dry all parts when harvesting for cats. Plant Uses: Cottage/Informal Gardens, Wildflower and Wildlife, Borders and Beds Medicinal Uses: Catmint has many medicinal uses, including relieving childhood colic; reducing fever in cough remedies Catmint tea is good for nausea and diarrhoea. Add to bath for skin irritation. Catmint reduces fever, induces sleep and perspiration and has been drunk to relieve headache. It was also used as a tranquilliser in ancient It was once believed that smoking the leaves would produce a mild hallucinogenic effect. Catmint can calm agitated children and diminish nightmares. All parts of the herb are extremely attractive to cats apparently sending them on hallucinatory “trips” According to Culpepper: ”some claim it does the same to humans if smoked”! Attributes: Attracts butterflies, good for naturalizing, It is also a great Mosquito repellent. Oil isolated from catnip by steam distillation is a repellent against insects, in particular mosquitoes, cockroaches and termites. Research suggests that distilled nepetalactone, the active ingredient in catnip, repels mosquitoes 10 times more effectively than DEET, the active ingredient in most insect repellents. Rats & mice are also believed to have a strong dislike of catnip & will avoid places where it grows. Looks Good With: Beardtongue, Bee Balm, Hollyhock Mallow, Pincushion Flower, Shasta Daisy, Yarrow
Nomenclature: Nepeta comes from the town Nepete in Also known as catnip or catmint because of the famed effect on cats. Nepeta pleasantly stimulates cats' pheromonic receptors, typically resulting in a temporary induced euphoric state.
There are other varieties of Nepeta listed in the Ebay shop, including the gorgeous lemon scented "Nepeta cataria citriodora", which is also highly attractive to cats! Please click here to visit our Ebay Store All seeds are supplied in a resealable ziplock bag, and come complete with an A5 information sheet containing colour picture(s), information about the plant, sowing guidelines and cultivation advice. REDUCED / FREE SHIPPING can only be offered when items that are to be combined in a single shipment are paid in a single payment, within seven days from ordering. Click here for information on how to Combine an invoice Bubble Mailers are used where items are large, for worldwide post and for multiple orders. All orders are processed, packed and posted quickly, usually the same day. Postage charges accurately reflect our postage & packaging costs. We do not make profit on postage charges. Post to the The rest of the world usually takes between one and two weeks. Buyers are responsible for any customs regulations to their respective countries. Be assured that we only supply quality seed, each of the varieties are from reputable suppliers and are always fresh from the latest harvest. They are packed and stored correctly to ensure the best germination possible. Sowing information is offered a guide and the way we personally would plant the seeds. There are a number of different sowing techniques for the same seed from different sources; you may have your own tried and tested methods of sowing different seeds. Feedback is left once payment is made....We do not wait until you have left feedback Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions….We aim to make every transaction a pleasant one.
 
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