Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue Catmint

Whispurr blue catmint nepeta in full bloom along stone border front lawn

Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue Catmint

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Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue - The Enchanting Catmint Delight With Long Lasting Purple Flowers

Long-Blooming Whispurr Blue Catmint Adds Color, Texture, and Fragrance All Season

Step into a world of whimsical beauty of Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue', also known as Catmint. A delightful perennial herb that captivates with its delicate foliage and charming flowers. With its purple blue blooms and aromatic leaves, 'Whispurr Blue' catmint brings a splash of color to any garden or outdoor setting. 

Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' showcases delicate, aromatic foliage that provides a soft, silvery-green backdrop for its stunning blue-violet flowers. The slender, lance-shaped leaves emit a minty fragrance when brushed or crushed, adding a sensory dimension to the garden.

The graceful arching stems of 'Whispurr Blue' are adorned with clusters of tubular flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to the landscape. This combination of delicate foliage and vibrant blooms creates a mesmerizing display that enchants the senses and is beneficial to the environment. 

Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' flourishes in a variety of garden settings and can be utilized in numerous ways to enhance the landscape:

  • Mixed Borders: Plant Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' in mixed perennial borders, where it adds softness to the composition. The green foliage and colorful blooms of Catmint create a lovely contrast with other flowering perennials and provide visual interest throughout the growing season.
  • Rock Gardens: Incorporate Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' into rock gardens or gravel beds to add texture and movement. The low, mounding habit of this perennial herb makes it well-suited for these garden areas.
  • Container Plantings: Use Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' in container plantings on patios, balconies, or porches to bring a touch of floral fragrance to outdoor living spaces. The compact size of this catmint makes it an excellent choice for container gardening, where it can be paired with annuals or other perennials for a dynamic display.

How to Care for Nepeta Whispurr Blue

Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 4-9, making it adaptable to a wide range of climates and growing conditions. It thrives in regions with moderate temperatures and is tolerant of occasional frost and cold snaps.

'Whispurr Blue' typically reaches a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 1-2 feet at maturity. When planting Catmint in the landscape, provide adequate spacing between plants to allow for their full development and ensure proper air circulation around the foliage and flowers.

Plant Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' in well-drained soil with a preference for loamy textures. This herb thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 6 hours of sunlight per day to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering. Ensure consistent moisture during the growing season, especially during periods of drought, to support robust root development and prevent wilting.

Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization to thrive. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain the plant's appearance. 

Why Buy from Perfect Plants?

Since 1980, Perfect Plants has been a family-run farm dedicated to growing premium plants under the Florida sun. With expert care and healthy starts, your Whispurr Blue Catmint arrives ready to thrive in your garden from day one.

Embrace the beauty of Nepeta 'Whispurr Blue' catmint, a magical perennial that enchants with its delicate foliage, vibrant blooms, and calming fragrance. Whether planted in mixed borders, rock gardens, or container plantings, Catmint adds a touch of grace and elegance to any outdoor space.

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Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue Catmint adds long-lasting color, soft texture, and fragrant charm to any garden with its silvery-green foliage and abundant blue-violet blooms. Its arching stems and tubular flowers attract bees and butterflies, creating movement and life in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Drought tolerant, low maintenance, and beautifully aromatic, this catmint offers season-long appeal and blends effortlessly into both modern and cottage-style landscapes.

  • Produces masses of blue-violet tubular blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators.
  • Silvery-green, aromatic foliage releases a minty fragrance when touched, adding sensory appeal.
  • Forms graceful, arching mounds that soften borders, pathways, and mixed perennial plantings.
  • Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, showing excellent drought tolerance once established.
  • Compact 2–3 ft height and 1–2 ft spread make it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and container displays.
  • Low-maintenance perennial that reblooms with simple deadheading and resists pests and deer.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. For extra peace of mind, our optional 1-Year Extended Warranty covers your plants against death and disease for a full year. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our greenhouse. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name
Nepeta faassenii 'Balpurrlu'
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Sunlight
Full Sun

Flower Color
Purple blue

Foliage Color
Grey green

Mature Width
1-2 ft

Mature Height
2-3 ft

Growing Zones4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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You can buy Whispurr™ Blue Catmint online from Perfect Plants, where we offer premium, field grown perennials shipped directly to your door. Our catmint arrives healthy, well-rooted, and ready to flourish in your landscape.

Nepeta thrives in full sun, where it produces the most vibrant flowers and maintains its compact shape. While it can tolerate some light shade, too much shade may result in fewer blooms and leggy growth. Aim for at least 6 hours of sun daily.

Whispurr™ Blue Catmint grows approximately 28 to 32 inches tall and wide, forming a tidy, upright mound of gray-green foliage topped with masses of lavender-blue flower spikes from late spring into fall.

Plant Nepeta in well-drained soil and full sun, ideally in borders, pollinator gardens, rock gardens, or along walkways. It's drought-tolerant once established and attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it a beautiful and functional addition to your garden.

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