Catnip
herb
Repels aphids, flea beetles, and squash bugs. Attracts pollinators when flowering. Spreads freely — trim to contain, or grow in a buried pot. Also makes a soothing tea.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Common Catnipboth
Nepeta cataria — the standard herb beloved by cats and bees.
- Lemon Catnipboth
Citrus-scented variation — works in teas and cooking.
Add Catnip to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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