Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ – Award-Winning Catmint
Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ is an award-winning, aromatic perennial renowned for its lavender-blue flowers produced in abundance from late spring through summer, often continuing into early autumn if cut back. The grey-green, fragrant foliage forms a broad, spreading mound, making it ideal for borders, edging, and pollinator-friendly planting schemes.
Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, this hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Perfect for cottage gardens, Mediterranean-style planting, and mixed perennial borders, ‘Walker’s Low’ delivers exceptional performance, long flowering, and strong garden presence.
Why Grow Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’?
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Lavender-Blue Flowers – Long-lasting and abundant
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Extended Flowering Season – Late spring to summer, often longer
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Pollinator Friendly – Excellent for bees
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Aromatic Foliage – Adds scent and texture
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Low Maintenance – Hardy and drought tolerant
Height and Spread
Approximately 45–60cm high with a spread of 60–90cm.
Growing Conditions
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Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Aspect: Full sun for best flowering
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Watering: Water until established; drought tolerant thereafter
Maintenance
Shear back after the main flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Cut back hard in early spring. Generally trouble-free.
Conclusion
Nepeta × faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’ is a classic, free-flowering catmint offering long-lasting colour, outstanding pollinator value, and excellent garden performance with minimal care.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.