Nepeta, Faasen's Catmint, Ornamental Catmint 'Walker's Low'

Nepetax faasenii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nepeta (NEP-eh-tuh)
Synonym
Nepeta racemosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Alamo, California

Long Beach, California

Penn Valley, California

Redwood City, California

San Francisco, California

San Jose, California

Walnut Creek, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Erie, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado

South Windsor, Connecticut

Wilton, Connecticut

Delaware City, Delaware

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Brooksville, Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Blakely, Georgia

Decatur, Georgia

Marietta, Georgia

Viola, Idaho

Algonquin, Illinois

Bloomington, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Effingham, Illinois

La Grange Park, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Waukegan, Illinois

Ames, Iowa

Bloomfield, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Johnston, Iowa

Lawler, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa

Princeton, Kansas

Rolla, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Dover Foxcroft, Maine

Greene, Maine

Ijamsville, Maryland

Haverhill, Massachusetts

North Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Norton, Massachusetts(2 reports)

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Caledonia, Michigan

Hastings, Michigan

Marquette, Michigan

Menominee, Michigan

Ely, Minnesota

Geneva, Minnesota

Isle, Minnesota

Kasota, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota(2 reports)

Clinton, Mississippi

Florence, Mississippi

Kansas City, Missouri

Walnut Grove, Missouri

Spring Creek, Nevada

Brookline, New Hampshire

Sandown, New Hampshire

Ocean View, New Jersey

Albuquerque, New Mexico

La Luz, New Mexico

Bridgehampton, New York

Elba, New York

Levittown, New York

Pittsford, New York

Southold, New York

Staten Island, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Holly Ridge, North Carolina

Marshall, North Carolina

Weaverville, North Carolina

Fargo, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Edmond, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Bend, Oregon

Chiloquin, Oregon

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania(2 reports)

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Regina, Saskatchewan

Chapin, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina

Greenville, South Carolina

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Johnson City, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Belton, Texas

Brenham, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Garland, Texas

Gordonville, Texas

Hereford, Texas

Irving, Texas

Mc Kinney, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Spring, Texas

The Colony, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Leesburg, Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

Mc Lean, Virginia

Stuarts Draft, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Camano Island, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Black Earth, Wisconsin

Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Tripoli, Wisconsin

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Regina, SK (Zone 3b) | October 2017 | neutral

The standout feature of this plant is the wonderful foliage and the beautiful blue shade of its billowy flower wands- but overall, I was ...Read More

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South Windsor, CT (Zone 6a) | August 2016 | neutral

These are extremely hardy plants in my Connecticut garden. In fact, maybe just a bit too hardy for my taste. My plants very quickly gre...Read More

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Silverton, OR | August 2016 | positive

They must thrive in hot dry conditions..I had several and they were huge( minimum 3ft across) and if the cat didn't lay in the middle of ...Read More

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Harrisburg, PA | June 2016 | positive

Great Bumblebee/native bee foraging plant during mid-low spring in my garden. Winter seems not bothering too much in my 7A area . In part...Read More

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Charlotte, NC (Zone 7b) | April 2016 | positive

I enjoy this plant's ability to stay green throughout the winter ( Charlotte 7b - admittedly not as harsh a winter as further north ). We...Read More

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| September 2015 | neutral

Over-rated. Flowers for 4 weeks around may time after which it continues to grow, opens up in the centre and continues with the odd spora...Read More

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Fargo, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2015 | neutral

I planted two of these in 2014. They were quick to take advantage of the open space and looked great. I thought for sure they would have ...Read More

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Fort Collins, CO (Zone 5b) | April 2015 | positive

Grows larger than I expected, but great mounting, silver foliage with long bloom time and flowers that are loved by bees and butterflies....Read More

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| June 2014 | positive

I love this plant. It is beautiful from early spring (the young shoots are ravishing) to autumn, looking as classy as lavender, or better...Read More

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Black Earth, WI | August 2013 | positive

Proliferates readily, and fluffs out over neighboring plants, I will have to cut it back a bunch.

Easy as pie to propagate...Read More

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Brookline, NH | August 2013 | positive

Sandy, no shade yard, this plant is by the hot tar road, bloomed in the spring and has stayed purple all summer. Everything should grow ...Read More

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Dallas, TX (Zone 8a) | August 2013 | positive

Living in warm humid North Texas, catmint is the perfect substitute for lavander.
Our cat Sadie used to roll in it. But you could...Read More

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Greene, ME | August 2013 | positive

Some suggestions for those experiencing cat problems or flopping:

In early spring stick some 8-12" sticks upright into the...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | August 2013 | negative

This plant was just what I wanted for the corner of a flower bed but unfortunately my cats destroyed it. First they rolled on it, so I c...Read More

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Walnut Creek, CA | June 2013 | positive

It gets bigger and bigger each year.
This year it provided a somewhat new show. The first blooms of my walkers low were low and a...Read More

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Clinton, MS | March 2012 | negative

I hope you all can give me some advice.

I purchase 9 Nepeta Walker's low and I planted them on Saturday. Unfortunately, t...Read More

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Norton, MA | June 2011 | positive

I had grown "Six Giant Hills" in the past and loved them. I decided to give "Walker's Low" a try, figurung that it would be a smaller ve...Read More

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Princeton, KS | May 2011 | positive

Very pretty plant. Give plenty of room to grow. Mine got HUGE and it didn't take long! In my experience, this is a good filler plant s...Read More

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Atlanta, GA | May 2011 | positive

Grows wonderfully here in Atlanta. Mounds of blue flowers for weeks on end. The ones cut back over the winter are more dense than those...Read More

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Stratford, TX (Zone 6b) | September 2010 | positive

I bought this on sale and on a whim when I was out shopping with my Mom. It is a pretty plant, with dark green leaves and a tiny purple ...Read More

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The Colony, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | positive

This is my second season growing Catmint and it's easy to care for and looks good. In my yard the plants in full sun all day are hardier ...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | June 2009 | positive

This blooms all summer long on the south side of my house and I love the color. Two bumblebees work this plant from sunup to sundown. I h...Read More

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Placitas, NM | June 2009 | positive

This plant is bullet proof and thrives on neglect! From a 4" pot it will grow to a 2' high by 3' diameter in one season. Cut it to the ...Read More

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Colorado Springs, CO (Zone 5a) | May 2009 | positive

I started mine from purchased seed. It bloomed later in the season its first year, but this year it was just about the first thing to pop...Read More

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Johnson City, TN | May 2009 | positive

I have been growing this particular catmint for a number of years, and it is one of my favorites. It is extremely hardy in my Zone 6, an...Read More

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Edmond, OK | April 2009 | positive

This is a most dependable plant. Blooms non-stop all summer, not bothered by heat and humidity, and is a first-rate favorite with butter...Read More

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Alamogordo, NM (Zone 7b) | October 2008 | positive

This plant blooms beautifully from early April until frost, which can be as late as Nov. in my yard.

I cut it back period...Read More

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Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | positive

Beautiful and reliable bloomer from April to October. As for sterile seeds, I had a few nice nepeta seedlings this year that I will move...Read More

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Cumberland, RI (Zone 6b) | April 2007 | positive

I have been growing this plant for four years. It is one of my favorites. For me, this plant grows 18" high x 36" wide. It blooms from la...Read More

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Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) | January 2007 | neutral

'Walker's Low' is a garden, not a description of the plant which gets 30" tall.

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Lebanon, PA (Zone 6a) | June 2006 | neutral

I love the fragrance and long bloom time of this plant. But it does get rather long and floppy after being in for a few years. Some of ...Read More

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Southern, NH (Zone 5b) | June 2005 | positive

This is a nice compact (for Catmint) plant that does not flop as much as some Catmints. Very nice foliage, and blooms for a long time. ...Read More

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Warren, OH | August 2004 | neutral

I just planted this, so I wouldnt know if it's a success or not. Is it true cats are very attracted to this plant, the same as catnip? I...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

This is a sterile hybrid, so no seed is produced. It must be started from division or cuttings.

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | June 2002 | positive

This is a compact mounded plant with gray-green foliage. The flowers are lavender-blue and bloom April through fall. I really like this...Read More

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