Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low'

Garden Catmint

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Common Name:

Garden Catmint

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Description

Reliable, easy to grow, with an exceptionally long period of bloom. Blue-purple flower spikes bloom freely on compact plants. Aromatic grey-green foliage. An excellent choice to repeat throughout the front of the border.

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Blooming

Showy spikes of small two-lipped flowers violet to white in color.

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Growth

Aromatic gray-green leaves, square stems. Most species are perennial, but a few are annuals. Leaves are ovate to lance shaped and have entire, toothed, or scalloped edges.

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Planting

Full sun or light shade. Divide clumps in spring or fall, or propagate by taking cuttings in summer. N. cataria can be grown from seeds.

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Interesting facts

Catnip has a notable aroma, especially when bruised. It can cause about two-thirds of cats to experience a euphoric sensation. While it does not have a drug-like effect on humans, it can be used to add flavor to salads.

Garden Catmint (Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low') - Soil and irrigation

Average, well-drained soil. Thrive in drier site than most common perennials. Damp soil leads to rot.