Product Description
Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect' PP34502 (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Catmint
A new must-have for landscapers! 'Picture Purrfect' has a similar compact height to 'Kitten Around' but has a much broader habit and blooms about two weeks earlier, depending on temperature. Compared to the Nepeta faassenii varieties, the blue purple flowers are noticeably larger and a bluer toner than average. A perfect choice for the front of the border.
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.
Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.
Height: 10.0-12.0 Inches
Spread: 22.0-24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Purple-blue shades, Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer to Early Fall
Long Blooming
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate: Medium
Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect' is a delightful catmint variety that stands out for its early and abundant blooms, compact form, and larger-than-average flowers. It is a fantastic addition to gardens seeking long-lasting color, pollinator activity, and low-maintenance beauty.
Key Features:
- Early bloomer: Flowers appear about 2 weeks earlier than other catmint varieties, extending the season of color.
- Profuse lavender-blue flowers: The blossoms are notably larger and exhibit a more vibrant blue hue compared to typical catmints.
- Compact and tidy: Maintains a well-behaved mounded habit, reaching 1 to 1.5 feet tall and wide.
- Aromatic foliage: The gray-green leaves emit a minty fragrance that is appealing to humans and felines alike.
- Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
- Deer and rabbit resistant: The aromatic foliage helps deter these common garden pests.
Uses in the Garden:
- Front of the border: Its compact size makes it perfect for edging walkways or lining the front of flower beds.
- Rock gardens: Thrives in well-drained soil and adds a pop of color to rocky landscapes.
- Rose companion: Its tidy habit and long bloom time make it an excellent companion for roses.
- Containers: Can be grown in pots to add color and fragrance to patios and balconies.
- Mass plantings: Creates a stunning display when planted in groups.
Growing Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in full sun to mostly sunny locations.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry periods.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Shear back by about one-third after the first flush of blooms to promote a second flush.
Nepeta 'Picture Purrfect' is a charming and reliable plant that is sure to become a favorite in your garden. Its early and abundant blooms, compact form, and attractive foliage make it a versatile choice for a variety of garden settings.
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Easy To Grow, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants maybe trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
