A billowing mound of grey-green aromatic foliage smothered in lavender-blue flowers from spring into summer. Award-winning, tough and a superb low edging that bees swarm over.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 80 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Walker's Low Catmint
Botanically, Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low' is a fast-growing perennial in the Lamiaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with aromatic, silver-grey and deciduous foliage. Blue and purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Walker's Low Catmint
Walker's Low Catmint suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Walker's Low Catmint does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Walker's Low Catmint performs well with relatively little water once established. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Walker's Low Catmint after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Walker's Low Catmint in the garden
Walker's Low Catmint earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, a feature or specimen planting and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
Combine Walker's Low Catmint with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Walker's Low Catmint
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