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

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More About Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ is one of the most widely planted and dependable perennials in modern landscapes, valued for its long bloom period, relaxed habit, and near-indestructible performance. Despite its name, this variety is not particularly low-growing; instead, it forms a broad, flowing mound that softens borders and fills space beautifully. From late Spring into Summer, clouds of lavender-blue flowers rise above aromatic gray-green foliage. A quick shear after the first major bloom encourages fresh growth and a strong rebloom, often extending color well into late summer.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials, ‘Walker’s Low’ has been exceptionally reliable in heat, humidity, drought, and poor soils, making it a standout performer in Southern and Mid-Atlantic gardens. It thrives with minimal care, rarely needs staking, and maintains a natural, informal elegance even in challenging conditions. We especially appreciate its landscape versatility. It works equally well as a border filler, mass planting, or pollinator anchor, blending effortlessly with ornamental grasses, roses, coneflowers, salvias, and shrubs.

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.