'Purrsian Blue' Catmint, Catnip Nepeta faassenii
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 14" - 18"
Spread: 18" - 2'6"
Height: 36cm - 46cm
Spread: 46cm - 76cm
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Details
14 - 18 Inches18 - 30 Inches18 - 30 Inches36cm - 46cm46cm - 76cm46cm - 76cmFeatures
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.
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageLong BloomingDrought TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesCatsHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:14 - 18 Inches 36cm - 46cmSpacing:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmSpread:18 - 30 Inches 46cm - 76cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Blue ShadesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Green ShadesHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
'Purrsian Blue' Nepeta faassenii USPP 24,788
