Exemplar Horticulture
This aromatic, bushy perennial forms a mound of soft, fragrant, grey-green leaves; masses of deep lavender-blue flowers cluster on short spikes above the foliage; deer and rabbit resistant; attracts butterflies; drought resistant once established; Perennial of the Year 2007.
Perennial of the Year 2007
Attractive in borders, containers, mass plantings, cottage and water-wise gardens and as ground cover
Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'
(Blue Catmint)
Growing | Requirements |
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Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
23" (58 cm) |
Width |
35" (89 cm) |
Flower Height |
35" (89 cm) |
Flower Colour |
Deep lavender-blue flowerspikes |
Bloom Time |
June - September |
Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. Drought tolerant once established |
Soil Preferences |
Prefers an average soil type |