Perennials & Annuals · Perennials
Walker's Low Catmint
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
Walker’s Low Catmint is a compact herbaceous perennial with aromatic grey-green foliage. The loose whorls of deep lavender-blue flower spikes that bloom in late spring into fall are sterile. In southern states grows best with afternoon shade and dry, well-drained soils. Has good drought tolerance. Syn with Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'. To learn more about the Walker's Low Catmint read this blog post . Type: Perennial Height: 2’ - 2.5’ Spread: 2.5’ - 3’ Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Blue Season of Interest: Spring , Summer , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Shear flower spikes after flowering to promotes continuous bloom. Must be propagated by division. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Rock Gardens , Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Blue Fescue , Butterfly Weed , Rudbeckia IMAGES: Photoset by F. D. Richards , Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low', 2019 photo ( 1 )+( 2 ) *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
Plant profile
Easy plant guide
The essentials for choosing the right spot and knowing what to expect.
Where it grows best
Light
Full sun to part shade
Water
Low water once established
What to expect
Mature size
2–2 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide
Blooms
Summer · Fall
Winter hardiness
Zones 4–8
Good to know
Perfect for
Seasonal interest
How this plant changes through the year.
Summer
Fall
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