Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (25) plants
a/k/a Catmint and Catnip
Zones 3 to 8. Full Sun or part shade in the south.
Up to 30 inches tall (if staked) and 3 feet wide. Arching upright habit.
The cultivar name is somewhat misleading,
the plant is named for its garden of origin, not its growth habit.2007 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Soft lavender-blue flowers will start to bloom early summer in the south and mid-summer for northern climates. Blooms for long periods, especially if plants are sheared after bloom. Gray-green, aromatic foliage becomes very fragrant when the stems are broken. Related to true catnip (N. cataria), nepetalactone is not potent enough in this variety to be a strong attraction for cats, but fragrant enough for potpourri.
Drought tolerant, once established in well drained, average soil. Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, but not deer or rabbits. Growth rate is considered moderate in northern zones and rapid for the south. One of the easiest perennials to grow as long as they are not given too much care and attention. They thrive on neglect. Too much water and/or fertilizer will engender thin floppy growth and a disappointing display. However place them in well drained, even poor soil, in full sun and these plants will reward with a magnificent display of flowers and fragrance.
Use for flower borders, as a groundcover, in container, in rock garden, or for cut flowers.
Plants are sterile, so propagate in the spring by division, or cuttings in summer.
10 times more effective than DEET, a common bug repellent chemical.Shipped bare root. |
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