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Also Known As

  • Nepeta 'Purrisian Blue'
  • Nepeta faassenii 'Purssian Blue'
  • Nepeta x faassenii 'Purssian Blue'
  • Purrsian Blue Catmint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 20"-28"

planting zones

  • 3a-9a

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Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788 plant details

Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 20 IN - 28 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788

USDA Zones: 3a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Periwinkle blue flowers in June and July on compact plants. Grows to 14" tall, and in 2 years time, can reach 2' across. This easy care Catmint makes a great front of the border plant and is tolerant of poor, drier soil
Periwinkle blue compact & dense

Gardening facts about Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788 plant

How to Grow Nepeta x faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' PP24788

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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