Common Name: Walker’s Low Catmint
Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Height: 1.0 to 2.5 feet
Spread: 2.0 to 3.0 feet
Bloom Time: May to September
Bloom Description: Lavender-blue flowers in long, showy spikes
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to medium
Soil Preference: Well-drained, average to poor soils; tolerates rocky and sandy conditions
Maintenance Level: Low
Suggested Use: Borders, pollinator gardens, edging, rock gardens
Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Tolerates: Drought, deer, rabbits, poor soil
Notable Features: Aromatic, grey-green foliage; long bloom period; low maintenance
Native Range:
Parent species (Nepeta racemosa) is native to the Caucasus and parts of Asia Minor; ‘Walker’s Low’ is a cultivar developed in Europe and widely used in North American gardens.
Nebraska Growing Notes:
Performs exceptionally well in Nebraska’s sunny, dry conditions. A great choice for low-input landscapes and pollinator plantings. Cut back after first bloom for a fuller second flush. Highly resistant to deer and drought.
Landscape Use:
Ideal for massing, pathway edging, or mixed borders. Excellent contrast to taller perennials and ornamental grasses. Can spill attractively over stone walls or raised beds.
Caution:
Despite the name, ‘Walker’s Low’ refers to its spreading habit, not height—it’s not particularly short. Can be sheared to maintain shape.
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