Species nepeta
light-blue flowers with lime leaves and stems

nepeta

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue'

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' is a stunning plant with bright blue flowers and grey-green foliage. The leafy stems are tall and upright and can reach a height of 75 cm, making it a great addition to the garden. Fragrant, lavender-blue blooms appear mid-spring through late summer, making it a vibrant splash of colour in the garden. The flowers attract bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for a wildlife garden. Purrsian Blue is easy to grow and can cope with a range of soils, making it low-maintenance and suitable for beginner gardeners.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Periwinkle blue with dark purple calyces Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

watering

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' is an easy-to-grow perennial that requires moderate watering. Water once a week during active growth. During the hotter months, it may need to be watered every 5 to 7 days. In the cooler months, water every 10 to 14 days. Be sure to check the soil moisture level before watering. The soil should be slightly damp to touch before adding more water. If the soil becomes too soggy, reduce the watering amount or frequency.

sunlight

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' plants thrive in full sunlight, meaning at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, it's important to note that due to it's dislike of hot temperatures, it's best to ensure that the majority of the light it's receiving is during the morning and early afternoon hours. Additionally, it's important to keep in mind that if planted in an area with especially harsh temperatures and/or strong winds, it may need additional protection from the heat and wind so that it can still access the necessary amount of sunlight without the risk of sunburn or other damage.

pruning

Nepeta plants should be pruned twice a year—once in late autumn and again in early spring. Pruning encourages new growth and helps to keep plants healthy and looking their best. In late autumn, prune up to 1-third of the old stems and branches, focusing on those that are thinner or spindly. In early spring, prune any remaining straggly stems, branches, and leaves down to their base, leaving no more than 2-3 inches of stem in place. Be sure to wear gloves when pruning as the leaves of the Nepeta plant are known to cause skin irritation for some people.

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Starts Flowering

Nepeta faassenii 'Purrsian Blue' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May.

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