Botanical Name: Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’

Common Name: Catmint

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in Most Climates (USDA Zones 4–9)

Size: 24–30" Tall × 36–48" Spread

Growth Habit: Broad, Mounding, Spreading Perennial

Sunlight: Full Sun (Tolerates Light Shade)

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Poor, Rocky, and Dry Soils

Water Needs: Low Once Established; Drought Tolerant

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer (Reblooms if Sheared)

Fertilizer: Minimal; Avoid Excess Fertility

Features: Lavender-Blue Flowers, Aromatic Gray-Green Foliage, Exceptional Heat & Drought Tolerance, Deer Resistant

Uses: Borders, Mass Plantings, Pollinator Gardens, Edging, Cottage Gardens

Patent: ❌ Not Patented

Propagation: ✔ Propagation Allowed

See our complete Nepeta (Catmint) Plant Guidefor full care details.

More About Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ is one of the most popular Catmint varieties ever introduced, prized for its exceptionally long bloom season, easy-care nature, and graceful, billowing habit. Despite its name, this award-winning perennial forms a substantial mound of fragrant gray-green foliage that can spread several feet wide, creating a soft, flowing effect in the landscape. Beginning in late Spring, masses of lavender-blue flowers emerge above the foliage and continue blooming for months, attracting pollinators throughout the season.

The airy flower spikes add movement and texture to garden beds while blending beautifully with neighboring perennials and shrubs. Its drought tolerance, deer resistance, and adaptability have made it a staple in cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, and modern landscape designs alike. A quick trim after the first major bloom encourages fresh growth and a reliable second flush of flowers that often carries color well into late Summer.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Walker’s Low’ has consistently proven to be one of the toughest and most dependable perennials we grow. It performs exceptionally well through hot, humid Summers, periods of drought, and less-than-ideal soils, requiring very little maintenance once established. Even in challenging growing conditions, plants continue to flower heavily while maintaining attractive foliage and a naturally relaxed form.

We especially value its versatility in the landscape. Whether used as a mass planting, border softener, pollinator magnet, or companion to roses and ornamental grasses, ‘Walker’s Low’ rarely disappoints. The combination of extended bloom time, strong garden performance, and outstanding pollinator activity makes it a perennial we confidently recommend year after year.

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ vs. Other Catmint

Compared to more compact selections like Junior Walker™, Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ offers a larger, more expansive footprint, making it ideal for filling space and creating a soft, flowing look. While smaller Nepeta varieties are better suited for tight spaces, ‘Walker’s Low’ excels where coverage, movement, and durability are priorities. For gardeners seeking a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial that performs year after year, Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ remains a gold standard.