Catmint 'Walkers Low'
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Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
This plant can reach a height of 2 to 3 feet and has broad, soft, wavy, gray-green leaves that are 1-2 inches long with strongly toothed margins. It produces sturdy, upright spikes of deep lavender-blue flowers that are more vibrant than other catmints. The flowers bloom from May to July, and if the plant is pruned back after the initial flowers have faded, there is often a second blooming period that lasts until the first frost.
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and birds, and the plant is not bothered by deer, rabbits, or cats. It should be planted in well-drained soil in full sun to light shade and irrigated infrequently. This cultivar was introduced into cultivation in 1988 by Four Seasons Nursery of Norwich, England. It was selected as the 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year by the US Perennial Plant Association (PPA). 'Walker's Low' is misleading as it is not a low-growing catmint; rather, it refers to the garden where the plant was initially found, possibly in Ireland.
This plant is often categorized as a cultivar of Nepeta racemosa, but it is believed to be a hybrid between Nepeta racemosa and N. patella. Therefore, it should be more correctly listed as a hybrid without a specific epithet or as a Nepeta x faassenii cultivar.
Height: 2'
Spread: 2'
Bloom: May-November
Light: Full sun, Part Sun
Water: Low
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Northern Iran
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
