Botanical name
Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’
Other names
Dwarf catmint ‘Walker’s Low’, Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Genus
Nepeta
Variety or Cultivar
‘Walker’s Low’ _ ‘Walker’s Low’ is an erect perennial with aromatic foliage, producing spikes of blue, tubular flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-blue, Violet in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage second flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Softwood cuttings
Nepeta racemosa ‘Walker’s Low’ (Dwarf catmint ‘Walker’s Low’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
