Nepeta x faassenii ‘Walker’s Low’
Blooming Time
Exposure
The name may be a bit of a misnomer but this fragrant leaved sprawling /mounding selection is perfect for moderate to large scale ground covering applications as well as accent and companion planting. ‘Walker’s Low’ is quickly becoming popular for its exceptional long blooming season in which it is decorated with a profusion of lavender-blue trumpet shaped flowers from April through fall. Try it alone or in combination with companions. Either way, you are in for a low maintenance, rewarding, colorful gardening experience. 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Blue to Blue Gray
Growth Habit:
Sprawling
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Dark blue hummingbird attracting flowers on 6-inch tall spikes mid summer and early fall nearly obscure pleasantly aromatic gray green heart-leaves.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, accent, edging, specimen, or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Walker's Low' Hybrid 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:
'Walker's Low' Hybrid 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:
'Walker's Low' Hybrid 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.