{"product_id":"catnip","title":"Catnip","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatnip \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrow Something Everyone Will Love.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSome herbs are for the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatnip brings joy to people, pollinators, and cats alike.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest known for delighting our feline friends, Catnip is also one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs you can grow. Its fragrant gray-green leaves and clusters of delicate white flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators while providing a steady supply of fresh leaves for herbal tea, sachets, and homemade cat toys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWhether you’re planting an herb garden, creating a pollinator haven, or treating your favorite cat to something homegrown, Catnip is a perennial you’ll enjoy for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Grow Catnip?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e🐱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA favorite of cats.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany cats are irresistibly drawn to Catnip thanks to a naturally occurring compound called \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enepetalactone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which can encourage playful behavior in many felines. While not every cat responds, those that do often find it irresistible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e🐝 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA pollinator magnet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts nectar-rich flowers attract honey bees, native bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and many other beneficial insects throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e🌿 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA traditional medicinal herb.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor centuries, Catnip has been used in traditional herbal practices, most commonly brewed as a calming herbal tea. Modern research has identified naturally occurring compounds—including \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enepetalactone, rosmarinic acid, and various flavonoids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—that are being studied for their biological activity. While early findings are promising, more high-quality human research is needed before firm medical conclusions can be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e🌸 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy to grow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCatnip is hardy, drought tolerant once established, and produces abundant fragrant foliage with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e✂️ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest all season.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular harvesting encourages bushier growth and provides fresh leaves throughout the growing season for drying, tea, or homemade enrichment for cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Than Just a Cat Plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA member of the mint family, Catnip has been cultivated for centuries throughout Europe and Asia before becoming naturalized across much of North America. Beyond its popularity with cats, gardeners value Catnip for its long bloom period, fragrant foliage, and ability to support a wide variety of beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eWhether you’re harvesting leaves, watching bees visit the flowers, or entertaining your favorite feline, Catnip is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Well-drained soil. Catnip adapts well to sandy, loamy, and average garden soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds ⅛ inch deep or lightly press into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 18–24 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep evenly moist while seedlings establish. Mature plants tolerate drought and prefer not to stay overly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e Begin harvesting once plants reach 8–10 inches tall. Regular cutting encourages fuller, bushier growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e USDA Zones 3–9. A hardy perennial that returns each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCatnip seeds often germinate more uniformly after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 days of cold, moist stratification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, though many gardeners achieve good results without it. Keep the soil consistently moist and warm (65–75°F \/ 18–24°C), and expect seedlings to emerge in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e7–21 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCat-friendly landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eCatnip pairs beautifully with echinacea, lavender, chamomile, lemon balm, salvia, bee balm, and many other flowering herbs and perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout two-thirds of adult cats respond to Catnip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, while many kittens under a few months old show little or no reaction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNepetalactone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the compound responsible for attracting many cats, is also being studied for its insect-repelling properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe flowers bloom for weeks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, providing an excellent nectar source for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegular trimming keeps plants compact and productive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, extending both leaf harvests and flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMore Than Just a Treat for Cats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEvery packet of Catnip seeds grows more than fragrant leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIt grows smiles for cat lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFlowers buzzing with pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFresh herbs for tea and homemade projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAnd one of the easiest perennial herbs you’ll ever grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant it once—and enjoy years of beauty, fragrance, happy pollinators, and happy cats.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardin Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"High Mowing - '26 - 1\/32 ounce","offer_id":43425572061232,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/image_fb7a81b1-771e-4787-adf0-afeafef9a581.png?v=1784647842","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/catnip","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}