Nepeta 'Walkers Deep Blue'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Light: Full sun to morning sun with afternoon shade

Mature Size: 18–20" tall | 18–24" wide

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial pollinators

Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer (often reblooms)

Water Needs: Low to moderate once established

Soil: Well-drained soils; adaptable to average or clay soils with good drainage

Growth Habit: Mounding, spreading perennial

Flowers: Deep blue flower spikes that intensify in color under hot, sunny conditions

Ideal For: Pollinator gardens, rock gardens, borders, containers, mass plantings

Evergreen: No

Why We Love It:
‘Walker’s Deep Blue’ stands out for its intense flower color and exceptionally long bloom season. The rich blue flower spikes rise above fragrant foliage and seem to glow in the summer sun, bringing vibrant color and constant pollinator activity to the garden. Tough, adaptable, and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny water-wise landscapes while remaining remarkably low maintenance. Its soft mounding habit also blends beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvias, and other xeric perennials.

Additional Info:
Fragrant foliage adds season-long texture and scent to the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant, highly pollinator friendly, and tolerant of a wide range of climates once established. Shearing plants lightly after the first bloom cycle encourages a fresh flush of flowers later in the season. Excellent for cut or dried arrangements and performs especially well in sunny borders and gravel gardens.