Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Overview
Uses: Borders, edging, rock gardens, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.
Benefits: Abundant lavender-blue flowers bloom from late spring through early fall. Aromatic gray-green foliage and strong drought tolerance once established.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Mounding, Spreading — soft arching stems form a wide dome.
Bloom Color: Lavender-Blue
Foliage Color: Gray-Green
Mature Height: 24–30 inches
Mature Width: 24–36 inches
Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Long-blooming, resilient, and effortlessly graceful in sunny landscapes.
Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ is valued for its extended bloom season and soft, billowing habit. Despite the name, it grows to about 24–30 inches tall, forming a broad mound of aromatic foliage topped with spikes of lavender-blue flowers.
The blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout the season, and a light midseason trim often encourages a fresh flush of color. Its adaptable nature and tolerance for dry conditions make it a dependable choice for low-maintenance plantings.
Care
Walker’s Low Catmint Care
Plant in Full Sun for best flowering. Partial Shade is tolerated but may reduce bloom density.
Grow in well-drained soil. It performs well in average to dry soils and tolerates sandy or rocky conditions.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, allow soil to dry between waterings.
Fertilization is rarely necessary, but if desired, apply a light feeding of slow release fertilizer in early spring.
Shear plants lightly after the first bloom cycle to encourage reblooming and maintain a compact shape.
Container Growing: Use a container with drainage holes and quality potting mix. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering than those planted in the ground. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Walker’s Low Catmint for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are well-rooted and established for transplanting. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Walker’s Low Catmint Grow?
This variety typically reaches 24–30 inches tall and spreads 24–36 inches wide, forming a broad, flowing mound.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Catmint or Faassen’s Catmint.
Is Walker’s Low deer resistant?
The aromatic foliage is generally less attractive to deer. You can explore more resilient options in our Deer-Resistant Perennials and Grasses collection.
Does this plant attract pollinators?
The nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies throughout the growing season, making it a strong addition to mixed Perennials plantings.
Is this plant suitable for edging?
Yes. Its mounding, spreading habit makes it ideal for edging borders or softening the front of sunny garden beds.
