Nepeta 'Purple Haze'
Best low maintenance perennial for vibrant garden color.
This catmint offers a unique twist with its unusual flower spikes and aromatic foliage. It provides a long bloom season and is remarkably drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for attracting pollinators. Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for groundcover or container planting.
$21.00
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Plant Delights Nursery
Who it's for
- Gardeners aiming to support local ecosystems and wildlife.
- Busy individuals seeking resilient, beautiful plants requiring little attention.
- Homeowners desiring prolonged garden color and visual interest throughout seasons.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring contained growth or disliking frequent deadheading.
- Individuals who prefer not to attract cats to their garden beds.
- Gardeners with predominantly shady garden areas.
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for bees and butterflies throughout the entire growing season.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort beyond a simple prune to encourage repeat blooms.
Drought Resilience
Thrives in dry conditions once established, saving significant water and time.
Groundcover Coverage
Sprawling four-foot spread creates a dense, weed-suppressing mat of foliage.
Bloom Duration
Offers consistent color from spring through fall with proper seasonal care.
Pest Resistance
Deer typically avoid this aromatic foliage, protecting your garden investment.
Key Specs
Zones
5a to 8b
Height
10 inches
Spread
4 feet
Culture
Full Sun
Origin
Hybrid
Pot Size
3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Flower Color
Blue, Purple/Lavender
Leaf Color
Green
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Deer Resistant
Yes
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