Junior Walker™ Catmint (Nepeta)
Perennial
- Dwarf version of the popular ‘Walkers Low’ catmint!
- Lavender-blue flowers light up the landscape late spring through summer.
- Great for lining along pathways, perennial borders, & containers.
- Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, & loved by pollinators.
- Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 12-18” tall x 24-36” wide at maturity
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Description
Details
Common name: Catmint
Zone: 5-9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-18” tall x 24-36” wide
Flower color: Purple-blue
Foliage color: Grey-green
Season of interest: Late spring-fall
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, rabbit resistant, heat-tolerant, fragrant, deer resistant, container plants, drought-tolerant, pollinator friendly
Uses: Border, containers, edging, erosion control, foundation planting, ground cover, massing planting , rock garden, slopes, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun). Appreciates some shade when grown in heat and humidity.
Water: Dry to medium
Spacing: 2 - 3 feet
Fertilizing: In average soil, it needs almost no fertilizer. Too much fertilizer will only make it grow flimsy foliage.
Winterizing: Leave spent foliage in place over winter to help protect the crown. Wait until early spring to cut it back.
Maintenance & pruning: Shear flower spikes after initial flowering to promote continued bloom. Can shear plant foliage back to keep it from becoming too leggy. Divide in spring if necessary.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.