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Nepeta Cataria – ssp. Citriodora

Nepeta Cataria – ssp. Citriodora also known as White Catnip, is a perennial shrub that grows in clusters, and occurs very rarely in gardens. It is not complicated to cultivate, and its flavor exceeds the one of other balms and will keep its taste even when dried. The weed of this plan is often drunk as an herbal tea infusion, and it is also a good spice to use with other herbs in salads. It has downy leaves, and white blossoms that are purple mottled, and has a very specific mint flavor. An interesting fact about this plant is that it is a close relative to Catmint and also often crossbreeds with it when grown in close proximity, but cats however do not seem to be very interested in it. It has a blooming season that ranges from July to September, grows best in full sun with well-draining soil, and will grow between 20 – 24 inches tall. It will attract pollinators to your garden such as Butterflies and Bees while being resistant to Deer and Rabbits. They are native to Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe, and can be used for cut flowers, and do well in beds and borders in the garden.

 

 

         30+ seed per pack      

 

 

Planting Zone: 3 – 9

 

Full Sun

 

Height: 20 inches – 24 inches

 

Width: 16 inches

 

Attracts Butterflies and Bees

 

Fragrant

 

Medicinal

 

Edible

 

Great for Cut Flowers, Beds, Borders

 

Deer and Rabbit resistant

 

Origin: Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe

 

I urge anyone buying seed to do their homework on germination, I have not raised and cannot raise many of these plants as I am sub-tropics here in St Augustine, Florida. All seed are NOT alike!  There are so many different factors in germination and not doing a search is throwing your money away. I want everyone to be successful when growing your flowers from seed it is the most rewarding experience in Gardening and you can do it, if you give the seed what it needs to grow. I always check 3 sites of info to choose how I will go about it. It is not hard to do, if you do it right!

SEED GERMINATION TIP!!!!!!!

ONLY GERMINATE A SMALL PORTION AT A TIME.

DON'T PUT ALL YOUR MONKEYS IN A BARREL.

Good Luck and Happy Planting!!!!

Nepeta Cataria – ssp. Citriodora seed

$3.00Price