Park Seed Nepeta Whispurr
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking pollinator-friendly, long-blooming landscape color.
This perennial is the ultimate low-effort win for a pollinator-friendly garden, offering a long season of soft pink blooms that deer and rabbits consistently ignore. You sacrifice the classic blue catmint aesthetic for a more delicate color palette, but you gain a remarkably resilient, fragrant plant that thrives with almost no intervention.
$21.95
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support pollinators and deter pests
- Gardeners seeking a unique color palette for mixed borders
- Busy homeowners wanting season-long color with minimal maintenance
Who should skip it
- Pet owners worried about cats damaging their flower beds
- Gardeners with limited space or delicate neighboring plants
- Owners of shaded gardens or woodland landscapes
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Extended flowering period provides consistent color from spring through late summer.
Pollinator Appeal
Dense floral plumes act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Effort
Remarkably low-touch plant requiring only a simple midsummer trim for rebloom.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your landscape beds.
Climate Adaptability
Robust hardiness zones ensure success across a wide range of environments.
Structural Habit
Upright, mounded form creates clean lines for borders and container displays.
Key Specs
Genus
Nepeta
Species
x faassenii
Variety
'Balpurrink'
Mature Height
2.33 feet
Mature Width
1.83 feet
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Early Spring to Late Summer
Flower Color
Light Pink
Foliage Color
Medium Green
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