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Nepeta x. f. 'Purrsian Blue'
Nepeta x. f. 'Purrsian Blue', commonly known as catmint, is a long-flowering perennial with aromatic foliage and clouds of small, tubular flowers. It is excellent for softening path edges and attracting pollinators.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Usually 40–60 cm tall with a spread of 60–80 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a free-draining, gritty compost suitable for sun-loving perennials.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Nepeta x. f. 'Purrsian Blue' is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Position | Full sun or light shade |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
| Flowering Period | June to September |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Acid neutral· Neutral alkaline· Free draining
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 80cm wide
- Flowering
- Purple· Violet· Blue· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
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