Growing Guide: Japanese Catnip
Growing Tips
You can easily grow your own healing Japanese Catnip plant in a pot indoors or out. Indoors on a sunny window sill, Japanese Catnip will fill your room with its delightful herbaceous fragrance. Enjoy the unique flower spikes and learn more about Japanese Catnip's many benefits.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Schizonepeta tenuifolia |
| Common Names | Japanese Catnip, Jing Jie, Schizonepeta |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Origin | Eastern Asia |
| Plant Type | Annual Herb |
| Harvest Season | Blooms in Summer; Fruits Late Summer to Fall |
| Mature Size | Up to 3 ft. tall |
| Soil & Moisture | Rich, well-draining soil |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone Hardiness | Outdoors 3–9; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Propagation | Grown from seed and capable of harvesting within one growing season |
