Nepeta mussinii Catmint Seeds - Catmint, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Nepeta mussinii Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) is a compact perennial catmint grown for its mounds of fragrant gray-green foliage and long spikes of lavender-blue flowers. It blooms for months and makes a neat, low-maintenance edging for borders and walkways. The aromatic leaves can be dried for tea. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Herb Seeds
• Common Name: Nepeta mussinii Catmint
• Botanical Name: Nepeta mussinii
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering: Moderate; minimal water once established
• Growth Habit: Compact mound, 12–24 in tall
• Soil Type: Average, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow after frost

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
• Soil: Average, well-draining garden soil; no rich feeding required.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
• Watering: Water young plants regularly; established plants need little extra water and dislike soggy ground.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 12–18 in (30–45 cm) apart.
• Germination: Sow about 1/8 in deep and keep lightly moist. Seedlings typically emerge in 7–21 days.
• Harvest: Snip leafy stems for tea as needed; cut flower spikes for fresh arrangements.
• Tips: Shear plants back after the first flush of flowers to encourage a second round of bloom. Mulch the roots in winter in the coldest regions.