Jing Jie Seeds Schizonepeta tenuifolia – Chinese Catnip Annual Garden Flowering Plant Seeds

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Grow your own Jing Jie (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) from open-pollinated seeds — a graceful and elegant annual flowering plant native to East Asia. This charming plant produces slender upright spikes of delicate purple-blue blooms above finely divided feathery foliage, creating a beautiful naturalistic garden display throughout summer and autumn. An outstanding pollinator-friendly plant — beloved by bees and butterflies. Ideal for garden borders, cottage garden displays, naturalistic planting schemes, cut flower gardens, and container growing. Easy to establish and wonderfully rewarding in any garden setting. 
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Jing Jie Seeds Schizonepeta tenuifolia – Chinese Catnip Annual Garden Flowering Plant Seeds

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Planting Season

Spring Season

Light Requirement

Full Sun

Plant Height

40–80 cm

Indoor/Outdoor

Outdoor
Planting Information
Life Cycle Annual Herb
Plant Characteristics Aromatic Leaves
Plant Type Herb Plant
Flavour Profile Minty Mild
Life Annual Herb
Germination Time 7–14 Days
Fruit Size Small Seeds
Soil Type Well Drained
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Spacing Between Plants 25–30 cm
Watering Needs Moderate Water
Harvest Time 60–80 Days
Bloom Season Summer Season
Seeds per Pack 150
Seed Type Open Pollinated
Yield Potential Moderate Growth
GTIN 36002564707

Sow seeds on moist soil surface and lightly cover with fine soil. Maintain consistent moisture until germination begins.

Provide full sunlight and moderate watering. Trim occasionally to maintain compact growth and healthy foliage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you sow.

Is Jing Jie the same plant as common catnip?

No. Jing Jie is Schizonepeta tenuifolia, while common catnip is Nepeta cataria. They are different plant species.

What makes Jing Jie visually different from many garden herbs?

It combines finely divided, feathery foliage with slender upright spikes of purple-blue flowers, giving it a light vertical form.

Can Jing Jie be used as a vertical accent in borders?
Yes. Its upright flower spikes and 40–80 cm height can add vertical structure to mixed borders and naturalistic plantings.

When is Jing Jie most useful for cut flower displays?

Its flowering stems can be incorporated into cut-flower arrangements during its summer flowering period.

Can Jing Jie be grown in a container on a sunny patio?

Yes. Container growing is listed as a suitable use. Provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering.

Why is trimming useful for Jing Jie plants?

Occasional trimming can help maintain a compact form and keep the foliage tidy as the annual plant develops.

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