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Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

With striking and long blooming flowers and intricate foliage, Walker's Low Catmint will add trouble-free contrasts to your garden.

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ is reported to be a chance seedling of Nepeta racemosa and Nepeta nepetella. Mrs. Patricia Taylor spotted the seedling in the lower part of a Mrs. Walker’s garden in Ireland during the 1970’s. Mrs. Taylor took cuttings and the plant was introduced into the trade in 1988 by Four Seasons Nursery of Norwich, England.

Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ garnered the Royal Horticultural Society's 2012 Award of Garden Merit and the Perennial Plant Association's 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year award.

Although the stems are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 24-30 inches if it is not staked.
General information about Nepeta (Catmint):
If you’re looking for a vibrantly blooming perennial that is long blooming, heat tolerant, resistant to pests and diseases, and easy to grow, then catmint (or Nepeta) is for you!

Catmint makes a stunning display when massed in flower gardens, in rock gardens, as borders and edging, and in containers. A dazzling array of hummingbirds and butterflies flock to the aromatic long blooming flowers, which make excellent cut flowers in floral designs. Often used to cover the bare limbs of rose bushes, providing a pleasing counterpoint to the vivid tones of the roses.

Nepeta explodes with a profuse haze of blooms in late spring and continues with an almost continuous rebloom into fall under optimum growing conditions and proper shearing of spent flower spikes. Resistant to salt and thriving in seaside plantings, the minty, aromatic foliage repels rabbits, voles, and deer.

Catmint prefers average well-drained soil and in full to part sun sun (in northern zones, 6+ hours of sun is best); shade-grown plants are floppy and flower poorly. Keep it well watered the first growing season until the plants become established. Established plants thrive in full sun and exhibit exceptional of dry soils, drought and humidity. Somewhat intolerant of the heat and humidity of the deep South, however, and appreciates some afternoon shade in hot climates.

Catmints thrive best when divided every 3-4 years in early spring. Leave spent foliage in place over winter to help protect the crown, cut back old foliage in late winter rather than in the fall. Prune back plants by one-third to one-half after the initial bloom to stimulate re-bloom. Must be propagated by division, as seeds are sterile.

Don’t bother to fertilize it. Catmint prefers well-drained soil that is not overly fertile. In fact, soil that is too rich may cause the plant to flop over or split in the middle. Should that happen, shear the plant back to tidy it up. Some compost in fall or spring will provide sufficient nutrients to keep the plant happy.

Nepeta racemosa and N. nepetella were first crossed by Dutch nurseryman, J. H. Faasen, in the 1930’s.

Interesting Facts
When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.

Many people confuse catmint with catnip (Nepeta cataria). While the two are closely related, catnip is more aromatic than catmint but less ornamental.

Catmints are effective at repelling mosquitos!
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05/31/2020 By Lesa Herod (TX)
Product reviewed: Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

05/31/2020 I ordered 25 they came well packaged although a little banged up from the trip. I planted most same day (May 21) and as of today May 31st I would say they have tripled in size and maybe about to bloom. NONE have died. Very happy so I ordered Yarrow (will review).
Very satisfied
10/04/2019 By Norbert Artzt (NC)
Product reviewed: Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

10/04/2019 The Walkers Low Nepeta arrived intact, and the plants are well rooted. I planted them after allowing them to breathe some air and experience a little light for a few days. They seem to be doing well.
great plants
06/25/2019 By Scott Alomes (TX)
Product reviewed: Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

06/25/2019 healthy plants received quickly. well packaged and arrived in good condition ready for planting. I did plant them immediately upon arrival and they are doing just great!
Nepeta walkers low
04/25/2018 By Kristie Blaha
Product reviewed: Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

04/25/2018 I've ordered plants on-line from various places over the years. Classy Groundcovers is at the top of my list as far as customer service goes. They came when I wanted them, they were packed very well, and the plants themselves were what I expected... Read full review >
Healthy and vibrant
04/06/2018 By Donald Moffett
Product reviewed: Catmint 'Walkers Low' {25 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

04/06/2018 Arrived in great condition, I planted immediately and am anxiously awaiting growth and blooms. I have purchased from Classy Groundcoves before and their plants are outstanding.
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Don’t bother to fertilize it. Catmint prefers well-drained soil that is not overly fertile. Some compost in fall or spring will provide sufficient nutrients to keep the plant happy.

Catmints thrive best when divided every 3-4 years in early spring. Leave spent foliage in place over winter to help protect the crown, cut back old foliage in late winter rather than in the fall. Prune back plants by one-third to one-half after the initial bloom to stimulate re-bloom. Must be propagated by division, as seeds are sterile.
Deadheading spent flower heads is recommended to promote extended blooming.
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Nepeta x faasenii 'Walkers Low'
(AKA Nepeta racemosa, N. mussinii, Faassen's Catmint 'Walkers Low')
Pronunciation: NEP-eh-tuh fah-SEN-ee-eye

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