Reliable, fragrant, and effortlessly beautiful, Walker’s Low Catmint is a garden favorite known for its long season of soft lavender-blue blooms and silvery-gray foliage. This award-winning perennial forms a graceful, mounded habit that adds texture, movement, and color from late spring well into fall.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Long-lasting lavender-blue flower spikes with repeat blooms
- Aromatic gray-green foliage that adds contrast and texture
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established
- Deer-resistant and highly attractive to pollinators
- Excellent for naturalistic and low-water landscapes
Growing Tips:
- Light: Full sun (6+ hours) for best flowering; tolerates light shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in dry to متوسط moisture conditions
- Water: Low water needs once established
- Plant Size: Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide with a soft, mounding habit
- Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 4–8
Care & Maintenance:
- Shear back by half after the first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers
- Trim mid-season to maintain a compact, tidy shape
- Divide every 3–4 years in spring to keep plants vigorous
Best Use:
Perfect for borders, edging, mass plantings, and xeriscapes. Also works beautifully spilling along pathways or softening hardscape edges.
