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where can i buy catnip plants near me

Are you searching for where can I buy catnip plants near me in New Zealand? If you’re keen to grow lush, aromatic catnip that will thrill your feline friends and add beauty to your herb garden, you’re in the right place. Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a favourite for cat owners and gardeners alike. Whether you’re looking for healthy catnip seedlings or mature plants ready to thrive in your backyard, discovering a reliable plant nursery is key. We’ll help you find catnip plants locally, share insider tips on growing catnip, and highlight some wonderful companion plants you might love.

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.

From $22.01

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 90 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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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran'

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Vinca 'Elizabeth Cran' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its rich green foliage, spreading habit, and colourful seasonal flowers. Its trailing stems create a dense carpet that provides useful year round coverage, while the blooms add welcome colour through the flowering season.

From $20.01

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, White
Selliera radicans green plants growing in a rocky location.
Selliera radicans (Remuremu)

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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Cerastium tomentosum ground cover with grey foliage and elegant white flowers.
Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with...

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A Radermachera sinica (Canton Lace) plant with lush and glossy, dark green foliage.
Radermachera sinica

Radermachera sinica, commonly known as the China Doll Plant or Canton Lace, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Ficus benjamina 'variegata' foliage.
Ficus benjamina 'Variegata'

Ficus benjamina 'Variegata' is a popular indoor plant owing to its colourful foliage. It has a short trunk that supports a dense canopy of dark green...

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Prunus autumnalis 'Rosea'

Prunus autumnalis 'Rosea' is an attractive deciduous flowering tree valued for its delicate pink blossoms and unusually long flowering season. Small...

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Hypocyrta tropicana (Goldfish Plant) with orange flowers growing as a potted plant indoors.
Hypocyrta tropicana

Hypocyrta tropicana, commonly known as the Goldfish Plant, is a popular indoor plant owing to its foliage, flowers, and great form. The dark green...

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Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' plants in a cottage garden featuring orange flowers and lush green foliage.
Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' (Hot Poker Plant)

Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' is a variety of the commonly known Red Hot Poker, and is grown for its colourful flowers. Stems rise above the foliage...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Ace1 Planting Spade

The Ace 1 planting spade is a must for any gardener. This spade is designed so it can penetrate the ground easily without jarring the wrists in the...

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Ficus benjamina plant in black pot with lush green leaves
Ficus benjamina

Ficus benjamina, known as the Weeping Fig, is a popular indoor plant in New Zealand, prized for its elegant, arching branches and glossy green...

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Magnolia 'Deryk'

Magnolia 'Deryk' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms appear...

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Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields'

Magnolia 'Strawberry Fields' is a striking deciduous tree prized for its richly coloured spring flowers and attractive garden form. The large blooms...

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Hoya 'Teddy' flowers.
Hoya 'Teddy Bear'

Hoya 'Teddy Bear' is a popular variety that is commonly grown as an indoor plant. It produces elongated, dark green leaves held on trailing stems...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.
Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Epipremnum 'Golden Queen'

Epipremnum 'Golden Queen' adds distinctive interest to NZ planting. This variety stands out for its vibrant colouring and adaptability to a wide...

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Senecio peregrinus (String of Dolphins) green-grey trailing foliage.
Senecio peregrinus

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin-shaped foliage. It produces masses of...

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10 Litre Thermoformed Plant Pots

These lightweight pots are a cost effective means for growing on plants. They feature a strong and broad rim, have been UV stabilised for NZ...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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Moss Pole For Plants (Moss Pole For Plants)

These moss poles for plants are made from Coir Fibre (i.e., the husks of coconuts). They are an eco-friendly option to help plants grow healthier and...

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5 Litre Plant Pots

5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing larger shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and young trees. They provide generous root space to...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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2.5 Litre Plant Pots

2.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical option for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide ample root...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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3.5 Litre Plant Pots

3.5 Litre Plant Pots are a versatile choice for growing shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other established plants. They provide generous root...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser

All potted plants require indoor plant fertiliser. This is particularly important as many nurseries only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' plant with masses of red flowers growing in a pot on a patio.
Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry'

Rose 'Flower Carpet Mini Cherry' is a compact ground cover rose valued for its masses of vibrant cherry red flowers and exceptional disease...

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Rose 'Cecil Brunner'

Rose 'Cecil Brunner' is a treasured old fashioned climbing rose, admired for its sprays of small, perfectly shaped soft pink flowers and delicate...

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Waterproof Paper Plant Tags

Waterproof Paper Plant Tags provide a practical way to label plants, trays, pots, and nursery stock while resisting moisture during everyday growing...

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Plant watering bottle for watering a plant on a shelf.
Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

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Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass)

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Why Grow Catnip in Your Garden

Catnip is more than just a treat for your cat. This hardy perennial herb offers attractive, fragrant foliage and delicate purple blooms, making it a lovely addition to borders, herb patches, or containers. Catnip thrives in New Zealand’s climate, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Besides attracting and delighting cats, catnip also draws pollinators like bees and butterflies, supporting local biodiversity. Plus, it’s renowned for its natural pest-repellent properties.

Where Can I Buy Catnip Plants Near Me in New Zealand?

Finding catnip plants near you begins with choosing a reputable New Zealand nursery that specialises in quality herbs and seedlings. Local nurseries or online plant shops are excellent starting points, especially those that deliver right to your door. When searching for "where can I buy catnip plants near me," look for nurseries with detailed plant care instructions, healthy stock, and a variety of companion plants. If you enjoy growing easy-care indoor plants, you might also discover choices like Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant) or Peperomia Jade while selecting your catnip.

Tips for Choosing and Growing Catnip

To get the best results, select catnip varieties suited for your specific region and garden style. Healthy young plants with vibrant leaves and established root systems transplant well and quickly adapt to your garden. Space your plants generously, as catnip can grow bushy and tall, providing plenty of harvest for your cats and the pollinators.

Catnip is remarkably resilient, needing minimal fertiliser, moderate watering, and occasional pruning to keep it looking its best. Once established, it’s a low-maintenance herb that can even be grown indoors, much like the hardy Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant), for year-round cat entertainment.

Other Plants to Complement Catnip

While you’re searching for where can I buy catnip plants near me, consider adding a variety of complementary plants to make your garden even more diverse and appealing. Catnip pairs well with ornamental trees such as Salix babylonica, striking indoor foliage like Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant), or flowering shrubs such as Duranta Geisha Girl (Geisha Girl Plant). Integrating herbs and ornamental plants is a wonderful way to create a vibrant, cat-friendly garden space.

Start Your Catnip Journey Today

If you’re asking, “where can I buy catnip plants near me?” rest assured: a beautiful catnip patch is well within reach. Shop our selection of healthy catnip and companion plants for delivery across New Zealand. With the right start, you’ll enjoy a thriving herb garden and a contented cat in no time.

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