Walkers Low Catmint
Walker’s Low Catmint (Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’) is a versatile, hardy perennial prized for its aromatic, gray-green foliage and abundant spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Blooming from late spring through early summer, this catmint creates a soft, flowing look, perfect for borders, walkways, or mass plantings. Reaching a height of 24-30 inches and spreading up to 36 inches, Walkers Low Catmint is ideal for adding texture and color to any sunny garden. Its fragrant flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while its deer and rabbit resistance make it a low-maintenance choice for wildlife-prone areas.
Walkers Low Catmint’s key features is its drought tolerance, making it an excellent option for xeriscaping or low-water gardens. This perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil but can also tolerate partial shade. It requires minimal care, making it a favorite among beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. With its cascading growth habit, Walkers Low Catmint pairs beautifully with other sun-loving perennials like salvia, roses, and coneflowers, enhancing garden beds and borders with its soft, billowing blooms and aromatic leaves.
In addition to its beauty and resilience, Nepeta Walkers Low is known for its extended bloom time. After the first flush of flowers, you can easily encourage a second round of blooms by cutting the plant back mid-summer, keeping the plant tidy and promoting new growth. Whether used as a groundcover, in cottage gardens or to soften the edges of pathways, Nepeta Walkers Low adds lasting beauty and fragrance to the landscape with minimal effort.
2007 Perennial Plant of the Year
