Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
  Common Name: Catmint
Common Name (Alternative): Catnip
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Gray-green, aromatic foliage gives way to a plethora of soft lavender-blue flowers which are produced over a long period in summer. Although the stems are 2-3 feet long, the plant's arching habit brings the height down to 18 to 24 inches if it is not staked.

When Nepeta's stems are broken, they release an aroma into the air that tends to attract cats, thus its common name, Catmint.

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  24-36 Inches
Spread:
  18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
  Purple-blue shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
3,4,5,6,7,8
Find Your Zone
Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Low water needs
  Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
  Attracts butterflies
  Attracts hummingbirds
Need critter resistant plants?:
  Deer resistant
  Rabbit resistant
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
  Midsummer
How's your soil?:
  Poor Soil
  Average Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
  Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:
  Bare Root: #1 Grade (25ct)
  Bare Root: #2 Grade (100ct)
  Plugs: 72ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Cut flower or foliage
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant flowers or foliage
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Awards:
  Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year 2007

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Nepetas are easy to grow perennials that provide a beautiful show of color all summer long. They prefer to be planted in full sun and ordinary, well-drained soil. Shearing the plant back in the springtime will promote more compact growth. In addition, cutting plants back by half after their first bloom tends to stimulate a second bloom cycle.

Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Geranium 'Rozanne' PP12175
Common Name: Geranium-Hardy
5,6,7,8
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Leucanthemum superbum 'Little Princess'
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
5,6,7,8,9
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus'
Common Name: Grass-Ornamental
5,6,7,8,9
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Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn'
Common Name: Daylily
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'
Common Name: Pincushion Flower
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Dianthus Fire Star ('Devon Xera' PP14895 CPBR3111)
Common Name: Pinks
5,6,7,8,9
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Oenothera missouriensis
Common Name: Sundrop-Ozark
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Myosotis sylvatica 'Royal Blue Compact'
Common Name: Forget-Me-Not
3,4,5,6,7,8
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While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.