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Nepeta x faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Common Name: “Catmint”
Photo Courtesy of North Creek Nursery
(Catmint) Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year for 2007! It has received this esteemed award because of its excellent garden performance, lack of pest or disease problems, and low maintenance requirements. The violet-blue flowers are produced nearly all summer long for months of enjoyment! Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is named for a garden and the name is not related to plant size. Plants grow to about 3 feet tall and wide.
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Primary Color
Deep Blue
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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Height
24-36 Inches
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Spread
30-36 Inches
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Availability
Note: We are unable to ship to P.O. boxes or any address outside of the continental United States.
Additionally, the State of Oregon prohibit shipments of any ornamental grasses.
Characteristics & Attributes
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Sun Exposure
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Soil Moisture Needs
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Attributes
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Drought Tolerant |
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Cut Flower / or Foliage |
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Fragrant |
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Nature Attraction
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Butterflies |
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Hummingbirds |
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Critter Resistance
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Late Spring / Early Summer |
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Summer |
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Late Summer |
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Design Use
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Container |
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Ground Cover |
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Border |
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