Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Catmint
Botanical Name
Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Zones
3,4,5,6,7,8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average to Low
Soil
Average well drained
Height
24-36" staked ---- 18-24" if left to arch, not
staked
Spread
18-24"
Critter Resistance
Deer, Rabbit
Other
Prefers ordinary, well drained soil. There is no
question why this one was picked as Perennial
Plant of the Year.  Easy care and one of our
longest blooming perennials.
Plant Size
 1 & 2 gallon
 
 
Nepeta f. 'Walker's Low'  Gray-green
aromatic foliage gives way to the long
blooming soft lavender-blue flowers that are
produced on 2 to 3 foot long stems with an
arching habit.  Catmint is an easy perennial to
grow that attracts hummingbirds and
butterflies.  
Perennial Plant Association
2007 Plant of the Year