Catnip Plant (Nepeta cataria) - Aromatic Perennial Herb for Garden and Containers

Catnip Plant Overview

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a perennial herb valued for its aromatic foliage and versatility in both garden beds and containers. Known for its soft leaves and upright, bushy growth habit, this herb is commonly used in herb gardens and pet environments. The plant produces white to pale purple flowers and thrives in a range of outdoor settings.

Key Features

• Live plant grown in 3.5" cubes, well-rooted and ready for transplanting
• Aromatic herb with soft, attractive foliage
• Suitable for container gardening as well as traditional garden beds
• Upright, bushy growth habit adds structure to garden spaces
• Produces white to pale purple flowers

Growing Information

Catnip thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It requires moderate watering to maintain healthy growth. This perennial herb is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9, making it adaptable to a variety of climates. Its ease of care and versatility make it a practical addition to both outdoor gardens and indoor container setups.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.