Nepeta Whispurr Blue
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, pollinator-friendly color.
Nepeta Whispurr™ Blue is a vibrant perennial that offers continuous color from early spring through late summer. This robust plant showcases large, dense plumes of light purple flowers, a magnet for bees and butterflies. Its dark green foliage releases a refreshing minty scent when touched. With a moderately vigorous, upright, mounded habit, it's perfect for mass planting in beds and borders, as well as for edging and containers. This low-maintenance catmint provides a long blooming season and fragrant foliage, enhancing any garden setting.
$21.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
29
/ 2688
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-21%
Below average
SKU
28908
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant color throughout the growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscape perennials
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Low-effort gardeners who prefer plants requiring zero seasonal maintenance
- Minimalist gardeners who dislike managing aggressive plant spread
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soil
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous color from early spring through late summer is exceptional.
Pollinator Attraction
Dense plumes act as a reliable magnet for bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Low-maintenance requirements make this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your landscape investment from common garden wildlife.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to beds, borders, or container gardening setups.
Sensory Appeal
Refreshing minty foliage adds an interactive, aromatic layer to the garden.
Key Specs
SKU
28908
Genus
Nepeta
Species
x faassenii
Variety
'Balpurrlu'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Light Blue, Light Purple
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Habit
Mound-shaped
Features
- Long blooming season from spring to late summer
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Fragrant foliage with a minty scent
- Upright, mounded growth habit
- Low maintenance and deer resistant
- Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
- Repeat blooming for continuous color
- Durable and resilient in various conditions
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Nepeta Whispurr Blue for its exceptional reliability and structure. Reviewers consistently highlight its dense upright growth, noting it avoids the floppiness common in older catmints, making it ideal for borders. A major draw is the long blooming season, providing continuous vibrant color from late spring into fall with minimal maintenance. Gardeners also appreciate its ecological benefits, as it constantly attracts bees and butterflies. Furthermore, its resilience shines through its drought tolerance and deer resistance, establishing it as a low-stress landscape addition. Despite small initial shipments, satisfaction grows quickly as the plant establishes robust health. This perennial offers superior, long-lasting performance and ease of care.
Know before you buy
This variety offers a long blooming season, starting in early spring and continuing through late summer. Because it is a repeat bloomer, you can expect consistent color throughout those months.
Yes, Nepeta Whispurr Blue is considered deer resistant. Its fragrant, minty foliage is generally unappealing to deer, making it a reliable choice for gardens in areas with high wildlife pressure.
Absolutely. Its upright, mounded habit makes it well-suited for containers, as well as for mass planting in beds and borders.
This plant performs best in full sun and requires soil that is moist but well-drained. It is adaptable to various soil types, including loamy, sandy, or clay soils.
Yes, the dense plumes of light purple flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies. It is an excellent choice if you are looking to support local pollinator populations.
While the plant reaches a mature height of about 2.33 feet, it has a significant spread of up to 22 feet, so ensure you have enough room for it to reach its full potential.
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