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Lemon Catnip (Nepeta cataria var. citriodora)
Lemon Catnip (Nepeta cataria var. citriodora)
Lemon-scented catnip · Calming tea leaves · Pollinator friendly blooms
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Lemon catnip is grown for both people and pollinators. The soft gray-green leaves carry a clean lemon scent layered over classic catnip aroma, making it especially good for teas, herbal blends, and fresh use. The flavor is mild, citrusy, and calming.
This variety grows into a tall, upright plant—about 3 feet high—with branching stems and small pale flowers that bees love. It blooms over a long window and stays attractive even in hot, dry weather once established.
Lemon catnip is easy to grow, forgiving of tough conditions, and a strong choice for herb gardens, pollinator plantings, and low-water landscapes.
PLANT DETAILS
- Botanical name: Nepeta cataria var. citriodora
- Common name: Lemon Catnip
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Height x spread: ~3 ft x 1-2 ft
- Growth habit: Upright, branching
- Foliage: Soft gray-green, lemon-scented
- Flower color: Pale white to soft lavender
- Bloom time: Summer
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
BEST USES
- Herbal tea gardens
- Pollinator plantings
- Low-water landscapes
- Medicinal and kitchen gardens
- Cottage and natural-style gardens
CULINARY & HERBAL USE
Leaves are traditionally used for calming teas and blends.
Flavor is lightly lemony with gentle herbal notes.
Use for:
- Herbal teas (fresh or dried)
- Relaxing evening blends
- Lemon balm and mint blends
- Herbal syrups and infusions
Harvest before heavy flowering for best leaf flavor.
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
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Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
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