Perennial
Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'

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Catmint

In its first year, 'Purrsian Blue' forms a small, perfectly rounded, densely branched clump of tiny, green leaves. In year two, the plant maintains its compact mounding habit but nearly doubles its spread to just over two feet across.
This is a very floriferous selection whose flower power is amplified by its having its flowers spaced closely together on the stems. Periwinkle blue flowers are coddled by dark purple calyxes just above the aromatic foliage from early summer into early fall.
'Purrisan Blue' has everything today's gardeners are looking for: a low maintenance, drought tolerant, deer resistant, long blooming perennial that looks great all season.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips

Shear after first flowering to promote additional bloom.

Height
14-18"
Hardiness Zone
03
Season of Interest
Late Season (July - frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Average
Special Benefits
Fragrant
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
Sun Tolerant

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Nepeta faassenii (Catmint)
Photo courtesy Walters Gardens Inc.

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