For You and Your Cats- Catnip Seeds - Nepeta Cataria - Medicinal Herb: Sedating / Relaxing Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole. Catnip is best known for its curious effect on cats. Most cats respond to its scent (and taste) with kitten-like behaviour, drooling, sleepiness, purring, anxiety, and apparent excitement In addition to its uses with cats, catnip is an ingredient in some herbal teas (or tisanes), and is valued for its sedative and relaxant properties. It is a bushy, branching herb that grows to 50?100cm (20?39?) tall. Like many mints, its stems are square in cross section, and its leaves have a soft texture, being covered by minute hairs. Its white to pale-pink flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Catnip is hardy to Zone 4, and works well in containers. Sow seeds indoors in February and March, and transplant or direct sow in April and May. Can also be direct sown where it is to grow in September. Bottom heat will speed germination. Sowing: Sow on the soil surface or barely covered with perlite. Thin plants or transplant to 30cm (12?) apart. Keep seedlings well protected from cats! P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P==P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=P=PP= Shipping of PLANTS: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. We try to ship out live plants without any damage, however, depending upon how long it takes to deliver the plant and what happens during the shipping process, plants can sometimes go into shock from shipping or different growing conditions. Plants bounce back when watered and placed in partial shade while they readjust. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. If you require a faster delivery please message before ordering. We will ship products anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us! See other items in our shop. https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger- s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=ss== Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!