Spring Hill Nurseries Catmint

Since Purrsian Blue grows wider than it is tall, you should space them about 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows enough room for their mounded, branching habit to fill in without overcrowding.

The aromatic foliage is naturally unappealing to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable deterrent. While no plant is 100% deer-proof, this variety is highly resistant and typically ignored by browsing animals.

While it produces abundant blooms on its own, you can shear the plant back by about a third after the first flush of flowers fades. This encourages a second, tidy wave of blooms and keeps the mound looking fresh through the fall.

Purrsian Blue is an excellent candidate for containers. Its compact, mounded habit looks great in pots, just ensure the container has good drainage and receives full sun.

Yes, like other catmints, the foliage contains nepetalactone, which many cats find irresistible. If you have neighborhood cats, they may occasionally roll in or nibble on the plant, though its dense growth usually helps it recover quickly.

This perennial is hardy in zones 3 through 8, meaning it is built to withstand cold winters across most of the United States. It will go dormant in the winter and return with new growth in the spring.