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NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Commonly known as Catmint, Catnip

Deep violet to lilac-blue flowers. Excellent ground cover in a sunny border. Aromatic green leaves
Further Reading....
  • Blue
    Violet to lilac blue
  • Height
    30cm (12in)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Robust and neat-growing perennial with scalloped leaves 1-3cm (½-1¼in) long with heart-shaped bases. Produces whorled cymes of flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) long
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

NEPETA racemosa 'Walker's Low'

 
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Attractive to insects
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, possibly powdery mildew in hot summers
    Place of origin
    Caucasus, Turkey, northern Iran
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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Nepeta - Growing Guide
30cm (12in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  45cm (18in)
  

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