Catmint

About this plant

Nepeta faassenii Whispurr Pink introduces a delightful twist to the beloved catmint, showcasing masses of delicate, soft pink flowers that bloom profusely from late spring through fall. Its finely textured, aromatic gray-green foliage forms a neat, mounding habit, providing a beautiful backdrop for its charming blossoms and releasing a pleasant fragrance with just a brush. This vigorous perennial is an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, or as a vibrant groundcover. It's incredibly versatile and pairs beautifully with other sun-loving perennials like coneflowers, salvia, and lavender, creating a tapestry of color and texture. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Whispurr Pink Catmint is a magnet for beneficial pollinators, drawing in bees and butterflies throughout its long blooming season. Its low-maintenance nature and drought tolerance once established make it a rewarding addition to almost any garden.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Whispurr Pink Catmint is exceptionally easy to care for. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. A light trim after the first flush of flowers can promote a second, stronger bloom. Requires minimal fertilization; an annual application of a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring is sufficient.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.