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If you’re looking for the best place to catnip buy plant in New Zealand, welcome to our plant nursery – your trusted home for healthy, thriving catnip plants. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a must-have in any cat lover’s garden. Not only is it adored by cats, but it also offers attractive foliage and fragrant flowers for humans to enjoy. Whether you want to grow catnip indoors, in containers, or add it to your herb garden, catnip is easy to care for and has a multitude of uses. Our nursery provides robust catnip plants ready to create a sanctuary for your feline friend or spice up your garden with charming greenery.

Dactylis glomerata plant with a cat.

Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass)

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Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as Cat Grass or Catnip Grass, is a popular grass that is loved by cats. It features flowing, green foliage held as a dense clump and typically grows to 40 cm tall and 60 cm wide.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which are thick, glossy, and near black in colour. The foliage can reach 60 cm tall and the 40 cm wide but is often much less than this when grown as a potted plant.

Suited to regions: Subtropical
Plant type: Indoor Plants
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Tropical
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Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass)

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Why Choose Catnip for Your Garden?

Catnip is well-loved for its unique ability to enchant cats. Its aroma naturally attracts most felines, making it perfect for enrichment – simply plant catnip buy plant near their favourite sunning spot or harvest some leaves to stuff into toys. Beyond its pet appeal, catnip also offers gentle medicinal uses, supports pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms, and acts as an easy-care perennial in New Zealand gardens. Catnip thrives in sunny spots, tolerates light frost, and rewards you with lush growth season after season.

How to Use Catnip Plants

A catnip plant is highly versatile. Harvest fresh leaves for teas, culinary recipes, or pet treats and let your cats nibble directly from the bush. Catnip works well as a border or companion plant and is known to deter certain pests. When you catnip buy plant from our nursery, you’ll get a healthy specimen that can be grown indoors or outdoors. Consider pairing catnip with other houseplants to create a pet-friendly green space; for example, Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) and Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) are beautiful and safe choices for homes with pets.

Tips for Growing Catnip in New Zealand

Catnip is straightforward to grow. Simply plant it in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogged conditions. Prune after flowering to encourage bushiness and prevent self-seeding. Most cats enjoy fresh, unsprayed catnip leaves, so refrain from using pesticides. If you’re looking for alternatives to catnip for your pets, try Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass), an excellent grass for indoor cats to chew and aid digestion. For even more colour in your landscape, consider companion plants like Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant) or the fragrant Brunfelsia pauciflora Scent sational (Yesterday Today Tomorrow Plant), which add beauty and fragrance alongside your catnip.

Start Your Catnip Garden Today

Ready to catnip buy plant and delight your feline friend? Shop with confidence knowing our catnip plants are grown for New Zealand conditions and shipped with care. Browse our wider collection of pet-friendly and showy plants, including Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass) and Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant), to create a garden that brings joy to you and your cats year-round.


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