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Walker's Low Catmint

Scientific name: Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:3 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:April to October
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description For season long bloom look to Walker’s Low Catmint to become a colorful blue foliage perennial spanning the entire growing season.

  Morphology:
This is a hardy perennial that grows to 2’ in height and 3’ in width. The grey-green foliage bears bluish-purple flowers from April through October. If one were to situate multiple plants in a row, catmint could become a sprawling fragrant hedge all summer long.
This plant is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. It should not be confused with catnip.

It is also resistant to deer browsing.

  Adaptation:
No specific site requirements. It can grow in either full sun or partial shade.

  Pests:
None reported.
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