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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Walker's Low Catmint

Plant photo of: Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: High Country Gardens, Pla

 

Description

This vigorous growing perennial reaches 1'-1.5' tall and spreads 2'. It will reseed and spread if spent flowers are NOT removed. Foliage is fragrant when brushed (ask any cat), with scalloped edges and covered with fine hairs. Beautiful violet blue, 2 lipped flowers bloom in summer and fall. This plant tolerates full to part sun with well draining, dry soil. It does not tolerate humidity. It is an annual in desert areas. Low to moderate water once it's established.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.