Lemon catnip is a perennial aromatic plant , very melliferous , with a strong lemon scent, ideal for preparing infusions with calming properties, stimulating for the digestive system, good for colds , coughs and for treating fever .
Its lemony fragrance with a hint of rose lasts a long time after harvesting and drying .
Lemon catnip forms small clumps of green foliage about 20 to 30 cm in all directions and spikes of pinkish-white to mauve flowers in summer. Hardy , it is a must-have for sunny dry gardens .
In cooking , it is used to flavor salads , sauces , fish or in drinks .
Lemon catnip also has an oil that repels insects and aphids .

Successful Sowing of Lemon Catnip

Sow from April to July in a nursery or seed tray , covering the seeds with a few mm of seed compost .
Once the young plants have developed, you can plant them in drained soil and in a sunny location , keeping 40 to 60 cm between them.

Catnip Flowering

Flowering takes place from June to August/September .