What soil does Catmint 'Walker's Low' grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous, acidic.

Is Catmint 'Walker's Low' hardy?

Hardy down to -30 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

When does Catmint 'Walker's Low' flower?

Flowering: May–September, blue, purple.

How much water does Catmint 'Walker's Low' need?

Water need: low. Drought tolerance: high.

Catmint 'Walker's Low'

Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'

Catmint 'Walker's Low' (Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low') is a perennial. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -30 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Sold in local shops from about HUF 1,800.

Illustration of Catmint 'Walker's Low' — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

This grey-green catmint brings lavender-blue flowers and plenty of pollinators to sunny borders, path edges and rose plantings. Once established it handles dry weather well, but its roots need freely draining soil throughout winter. Cut it back after the first flush of flowers to tidy the mound and encourage another display.

Watch out for

In Central Europe, winter waterlogging and poorly drained soil can kill the crown. Powdery mildew may occur in crowded plantings; shade or overly fertile soil can encourage elongated, sprawling stems.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Low
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 75 cm × 90 cm
Hardiness: down to -30 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–September, blue, purple

Group	Perennial
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	75 cm × 90 cm
Ultimate size	45–75 cm × 70–90 cm
Hardiness	down to -30 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous, Acidic
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	May–September, blue, purple
Water need	Low
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	no
Spreading	Low
Distance from buildings	no data
Distance from paving	no data
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	60 cm
For dogs	no data
For cats	no data
For children	no data
Typical price	from about HUF 1,800

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
size not stated	approx. HUF 1,800

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made

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