Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint)

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Light: Full sun to part shade

Mature Size: 24–30" tall | up to 36" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Bloom Time: Spring through fall (heaviest in late spring, repeat blooms with shearing)

Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant

Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, gravelly, or average garden soils

Growth Habit: Vigorous, mounding, and softly cascading perennial

Flowers: Lavender-blue flower spikes held above aromatic gray-green foliage

Ideal For: Borders, groundcover, mass plantings, rock gardens, dry sunny landscapes

Evergreen: No

Why We Love It:
‘Walker’s Low’ is one of those plants that effortlessly makes a garden feel full and alive. Its soft gray-green foliage forms broad flowing mounds, while waves of lavender-blue blooms provide color for months. Tough, adaptable, and exceptionally easy to grow, it thrives in sunny, dry landscapes with minimal care. A quick mid-season trim keeps it looking fresh and encourages another flush of flowers, making it one of the longest-performing perennials in the garden.

Additional Info:
Named the 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year for its reliability and outstanding garden performance. Deer and rabbit resistant, pollinator friendly, and highly drought tolerant once established. Shear plants back after the first heavy bloom cycle to encourage compact growth and repeat flowering through the season. Best planted with enough room to spread naturally for a soft, cascading effect.