Garden Catmint

300 seeds

Garden Catmint is a hardy, aromatic perennial valued for its soft gray-green foliage and lavender-blue flower spikes. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while being drought tolerant once established. It is ideal for herb gardens, borders, rock gardens, containers, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. In the Gulf region, it grows best during the cool season.

Best Planting Time

• October to January (recommended)
• Sow during the cool season for best establishment.
• Avoid sowing during the hot summer months.

Seed Preparation

• Refrigerate seeds for 2–4 weeks (cold stratification) to improve germination (recommended).
• After stratification, soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours (optional).
• Use fresh, high-quality seeds.

Soil Preparation

Catmint prefers light, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Sandy garden soil
• 30% Compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or small pots.
• Scatter seeds on the soil surface and cover with 2–3 mm of fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium lightly moist.
• Transplant seedlings when they have 4–6 true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 18–22°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 15–28°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• In the Gulf, light afternoon shade is beneficial during late spring.

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• After establishment, water when the top 3–5 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Catmint is drought tolerant once established.
• Avoid excessive watering.

Germination Time

• 10–21 days

Plant Spacing

• 35–45 cm between plants.
• 45–60 cm between rows.

Flowering

• Begins approximately 90–120 days after sowing.
• Trim faded flower spikes to encourage repeat blooming.
• Light pruning after flowering keeps plants compact.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Feed lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 6–8 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages foliage instead of flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow during the cool season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Ensure excellent drainage.
• Apply mulch to help keep roots cool.
• Provide afternoon shade during unusually hot periods.
• Monitor for aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew, and root rot caused by poor drainage.
• Garden Catmint is excellent for pollinator gardens, herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, containers, and water-wise landscapes throughout the Gulf.