Nepeta ‘Purrsian Blue’

Common Name:
Purrsian Blue Catmint

Description:
Nepeta ‘Purrsian Blue’ is a compact, mounding perennial celebrated for its aromatic grey-green foliage and an abundance of soft lavender-blue flower spikes. A modern cultivar of catmint, it has been bred for a tidy, uniform habit and an extended flowering season. From late spring through summer, ‘Purrsian Blue’ bursts into colour with dense clusters of tubular flowers that attract bees and butterflies in droves. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, it performs best in full sun with free-draining soil and shows excellent drought resistance once established. It tolerates heat and light frosts, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for borders, rockeries, edging, and containers. Trim back after flowering to encourage a second flush of blooms. Its aromatic foliage is deer- and rabbit-resistant and adds a sensory element to the garden.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Ground Cover

Mature Size:
*Height: 30–35 cm
*Width: 50–60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
*Lavender-Blue

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Bee Attracting
*Bird Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Drought Tolerant
*Fragrant Foliage
*Suitable for Edging

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’
*Lavandula ‘Hidcote’
*Achillea ‘Moonshine’
*Echinacea purpurea
*Coreopsis verticillata