Nepeta x faassenii Junior Walker™ PP23,074
Blooming Time
Exposure
Junior Walker™ is shorter than its parent ‘Walker’s Low’ but has the same violet colored mint-like flowers with long lasting color. During May this begins with a giant color burst, then tapers off but continues sporadically throughout the summer and early fall, and more so if trimmed back. Junior Walker™, because of its mounding habit, is well suited as a ground cover or mixed border planting. And since it spreads to 2′ across, it takes only a few plants to create a nice mass. It is well behaved too and will not flop over or reseed. For a colorful low-maintenance planting, combine Junior Walker™ with numerous companions.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Sprawling
Max Height:
1½'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Shorter than its parent 'Walker's Low' but has the same violet colored mint-like flowers with long lasting color.
Landscape Value
Well suited as a ground cover or mixed border planting.
Care
Watering:
Junior Walker™ Nepeta is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Junior Walker™ Nepeta is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Junior Walker™ Nepeta should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.