Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ is one of the most popular catmints, forming broad mounds of aromatic grey-green foliage topped with abundant spikes of lavender-blue flowers. Renowned for its exceptionally long flowering season, drought tolerance, and relaxed habit, it is a staple of cottage, prairie, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
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Exposure: Performs well in open positions and has excellent wind tolerance once established. Highly suitable for coastal gardens and tolerant of salt-laden air.
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Size: Approximately 60–90 cm high × 75–120 cm spread.
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Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, chalky, or moderately fertile soils and tolerates dry conditions. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground.
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Sun: Full sun for best flowering, though it will tolerate light partial shade.
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Flowering Time: May to September, often continuing into October if deadheaded or lightly sheared after the first flush.
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Uses: Aromatic herbaceous perennial; foliage is attractive to cats and useful in sensory and wildlife-friendly gardens.
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Wildlife Benefits: An outstanding plant for pollinators, attracting bees, bumblebees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects throughout its long flowering period.
