Nepeta x faasenii 'Balpurrpink'

Whispurr™ Pink Catmint 'Balpurrpink'

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-9

·        Height: 24-28 inches

·        Spread: 18-22 inches

·        Bloom Time: late spring through summer

·        Bloom: large soft pink flower spikes

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: poor to average soil

·        Moisture: allow soil to dry between watering; reasonably drought tolerant

·        Use: border edges, herb gardens, rock gardens or naturalized plantings; attracts bees

·        Care: shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: hybrid cultivar

·        Notes: mounded habit; leaves have minty fragrance; deer & rabbit resistant

·        Supplier: Donated by West Madison Agricultural Research Station

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Sidewalk Garden G272

 

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