{"product_id":"ga-nepetta-persian-catmint-bio","title":"Organic Népetta 'Persian Catmint'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"152\"\u003eOrganic Nepeta 'Persian Catmint' (Nepeta racemosa) from the seed company Gaia, a fragrant, nectar-rich and repellent perennial with luminous blue-violet flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"790\"\u003ePersian Catmint forms \u003cstrong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"223\"\u003earomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e , silvery-green clumps topped with \u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eblue-violet flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that bloom all summer long. Highly \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eattractive\u003c\/strong\u003e to bees and butterflies, its intense fragrance \u003cstrong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"433\"\u003erepels mosquitoes and other pests\u003c\/strong\u003e , making it a valuable ally in the garden. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow, it thrives in borders, herb gardens, or pots. Its leaves, \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eperfect for making herbal tea\u003c\/strong\u003e , release a fresh, slightly lemony note. A heritage perennial, it readily self-seeds and returns each year with simple, lasting beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Verbena, Agastache, Lavender, Tufted Grass, Yarrow, Sage, Russian Sage, Snapdragon, Elderberry, Creeping Phlox, Ice Plant, Bee Balm\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Columbine, Hellebore, Peony, Rose, Dahlia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Rounded and airy clump\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very attractive to bees, edible leaves for herbal tea, mosquito repellent, hardy perennial, blue-violet flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Silvery green \u003cbr data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Aromatic, fresh, slightly lemony\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -20°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eSow indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e6 to 8 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. Cover the seeds lightly, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003e7 to 21 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e15–21 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (optimum 21 °C). Transplant outdoors to full sun (level 3) or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003ewell-drained\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, spacing plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e45–60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart and rows \u003cstrong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e90–120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. Water minimally (level 1). The plant spreads gently and self-seeds readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2319\"\u003eHarvest \u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2038\"\u003ethe leaves and flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e when the plant begins to bloom, at which point the essential oil content is at its highest. Cut the stems in the morning, after the dew has evaporated. Dry them in a dark, cool, and well-ventilated place, then store them in airtight containers away from light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2348\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003e • As an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003earomatic herbal tea\u003c\/strong\u003e , alone or in a blend\u003cbr data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e • At the edges for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003ehazy blue-violet effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e • As a natural repellent around patios\u003cbr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e • In herb gardens alongside lavender\u003cbr data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003e • To attract pollinators to the vegetable garden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003e Nepetta \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Persian Catmint'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a generous, fragrant and resilient perennial that beautifies the garden while offering simple and natural culinary and medicinal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53075556761760,"sku":"GAI-SEMENCES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Nepetta_PersianCatmint_bioGaia.webp?v=1765463385","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/ga-nepetta-persian-catmint-bio","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}