Nepeta 'Whispurr Pink' is a compact aromatic catmint known for its soft pink flower spikes and finely textured gray green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, it forms a tidy mounded habit that makes it perfect for edging paths and borders. Its long blooming nature and strong resistance to browsing make it an easy care choice for pollinator friendly landscapes.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, average to poor soils
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Highly resistant to deer and rabbits
Native Status
Nepeta 'Whispurr Pink' is a hybrid catmint cultivar derived from species native to Europe and Asia. While not native to North America, it is widely adapted to garden conditions and supports local pollinators.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, and native solitary bees such as mason bees and leafcutter bees throughout its long bloom period.
Butterflies
- Visited by Painted Ladies, Sulphurs, and skippers especially in hot dry areas.
Moths
- Evening blooming periods attract pollinating moths such as the Five Spotted Hawk Moth.
Beneficial Insects
- Hosts parasitic wasps and hoverflies that help control aphids and other pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Space 18 - 24 in apart for a full, mounded appearance and to ensure good airflow.
Landscape Placement:
- Excellent for edging walkways, dry borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator strips where color and structure are needed through the season.
Companion Plants
- Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' - Bright pink flat topped blooms echo the flower tones while thriving in similar dry soils.
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' - Pale yellow blooms and fine texture enhance the compact growth habit of Nepeta.
- Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' - Large daisy like flowers add vertical drama and continue the pink color theme into summer.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Deep purple spikes add contrast to the soft pink blooms and echo the upright form.
- Stachys byzantina (Lambs Ear) - Silvery woolly foliage adds a contrasting texture that complements the gray leaves of catmint.