{"product_id":"proven-winners-purrsian-blue-catmint-plant","title":"Proven Winners® Purrsian Blue Catmint Plant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompact and floriferous, perfect for all gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a vibrant touch in your garden, consider adding this delightful perennial. In its first year, it forms a small, perfectly rounded clump of lush, green leaves. By year two, it retains its compact shape while expanding its spread to just over two feet. Notably, this selection boasts a tidy habit and is somewhat smaller than its predecessor, 'Cat's Meow'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat truly sets this plant apart is its impressive floral display. From early summer to fall, periwinkle blue flowers bloom closely together, creating a stunning visual impact against the dark purple calyxes. Aside from its good looks, it’s a smart choice for low-maintenance gardening, being drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and long-blooming. Plus, the aromatic foliage is known to attract cats, bringing a playful touch to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and space the plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for their spreading habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moderately moist during the first growing season. Once established, this plant is very drought-tolerant, requiring little additional watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e To encourage a bushier growth habit and more blooms, trim back the plant after the first flush of flowers in early summer. Deadheading spent blooms will prolong the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid excessive fertilization, as this can lead to legginess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":42926055030846,"sku":"31244","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Cat-Mint-Purrsian-1.jpg?v=1781401490","url":"https:\/\/checkout.fast-growing-trees.com\/products\/proven-winners-purrsian-blue-catmint-plant","provider":"FastGrowingTrees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}