NEPETA faassenii Walkers Low

Planting Conditions and Growing Environment

• Light Requirements: 'Walker’s Low' thrives in full sun. It can tolerate partial shade, but flowering and compactness may decrease with less light.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It performs well in sandy, gravelly, or rocky conditions. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, which may cause root rot.

• Moisture Needs: Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. Young plants need regular watering during the first growing season. Avoid overwatering and soggy soil.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn, giving roots time to establish in mild conditions before summer heat or winter cold.

• Ideal Location: Excellent for sunny borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, or wildlife gardens. Its billowing habit makes it ideal for softening hard edges like paths, steps, or low walls.

• Spacing: Allow 18 to 24 inches between plants to accommodate its mature spread and ensure good air circulation.

Care, Pruning, and Maintenance

• Watering: During the first season, water regularly to establish a healthy root system. After that, occasional deep watering is sufficient during dry periods.

• Feeding: Catmint does not need heavy fertilization. In early spring, apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer or a top-dressing of compost to support healthy growth.

• Mulching: A light mulch helps retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Keep mulch away from the crown to prevent rot.

• Pruning: After the first flush of blooms fades (typically midsummer), shear the plant back by one-third to one-half. This encourages compact regrowth and a second round of flowering.

• Deadheading: While not essential due to its self-cleaning nature, occasional removal of spent blooms may improve appearance and stimulate more flowers.

• Winter Cleanup: Cut back dead stems to ground level in late autumn or early spring. In colder zones, mulch lightly for added root protection during winter.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Very low-maintenance and resistant to most pests and diseases. Does not suffer from mildew or fungal problems in normal conditions.

• Animal Resistance: Strongly aromatic foliage makes it unpalatable to deer and rabbits.

Appearance, Seasonal Highlights, and Design Use

• Flowering: Produces an abundance of lavender-blue flowers from late spring through early autumn. Flowering is especially long-lasting with regular shearing.

• Foliage: Soft, silvery-green, aromatic foliage provides excellent texture and contrast. When crushed, the leaves release a pleasant minty fragrance.

• Growth Habit and Size: Forms a spreading, mounded clump up to 24–30 inches tall and 30–36 inches wide. Its arching habit creates a relaxed, flowing look in the garden.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife or pollinator-friendly gardens.

• Design Uses: Perfect for edging borders, mass planting, underplanting roses, or softening walkways. Combines beautifully with salvia, coreopsis, grasses, and lavender.

• Container Growth: Suitable for large pots in sunny locations. Ensure excellent drainage and avoid overly rich soil to maintain a compact habit.

• Hardiness: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8 (UK H7). It’s frost-hardy, heat-tolerant, and suitable for a wide range of climates.

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