White Catnip (Nepata cataria ssp. citriodora) organic seeds
- Uncomplicated, indigenous shrub with uncomparable lemon flavour. Perfectly suits as a tea plant.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.99
Product number: NEP02-BIO GTIN: 4251420505736
Description
White catnip is best enjoyed as an infusion. It has downy leaves, purple spotted white flowers and a specific mintlike smell attractive to cats.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant, Wildflower |
|---|---|
| Use | Cut flower, Herb/spice plant, Medicinal plant, Ornamental plant, Scented plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Lamiaceae |
| Region of origin | Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean Region, Southern Europe |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs light to germinate |
| Eventual height | 40-80 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Main harvest | August, July, June, May, Vor der Blüte |
| Winter hardiness zones | 6 (-23 bis -18 °C) |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | April, June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
| Germination temperature | 15-20°C |
| Germination time | 1-4 weeks |
| Climate | Dry, Temperate |
| Soil type | Dry, Free-draining, Fresh, Low nutrient levels |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 40 cm |
Sowing and care
Perennial from the family of the Lamiaceae. Sprinkle seeds only on the substrate and press lightly. Loves sun, undemanding.
Other names
Botanical name: Nepeta cataria ssp. citriodora
German: Weiße Melisse, Weisse Katzenminze, Zitronen-Katzenminze
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