Purrsian Blue Catmint
Nepeta faassenii
NEP-eh-tuh fah-SEN-ee-eye
Perennials: Flower
Catmint
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
This is a very floriferous selection whose flower power is amplified by its having its flowers spaced closely together on the stems.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
12–18 in
Spread
2–3 ft
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Plant Patent (PP)
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division