Catmint Walker’s Low

Catmint Walker’s Low Care

Nepeta Racemosa 'walker's Low'

What is the plant

Award-winning Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) is a popular herbaceous perennial noted for its massive lavender-blue blooms on short spikes, atop aromatic, gray-green foliage in early summer, continuing on and off through early fall if spent flowers are regularly removed.. A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer is highly versatile.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

20°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

4 - 8

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Keep it well watered the first growing season until the plants become established.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering. To keep catmint vigorous, divide it every three to four years in either spring or early fall.
Sunlight
Although most prefer full sun, they won't mind a bit of afternoon shade, especially when grown in hot climates.

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Soil
Catmint will grow in just about any type of well-drained soil.
Temperature
Catnip cold tolerance is pretty high and it grows well in zones 3 to 9. However, an unusually cold winter or colder climates can present a problem for catnip grown outdoors.
Container
Choose a pot at least 200mm wide and deep. Position in full sun to part shade. Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter. Sow the Catmint (Nepeta mussinii) seeds directly into the pot, water gently and keep moist through germination period.