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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Dwarf catmint 'Walker's Low')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Other names: Dwarf catmint 'Walker's Low'


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Genus: Nepeta

Variety or cultivar: 'Walker's Low' _ 'Walker's Low' is an erect perennial with aromatic foliage, producing spikes of blue, tubular flowers in summer.

Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-blue, Violet in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in Summer

Fragrance: The leaves have a sweet aromatic fragrance when crushed.

Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

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Specific pests: Slugs

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: Cut back flowering to maintain a compact shape and to encourage second flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low' (Dwarf catmint 'Walker's Low') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Gravel, Wildlife, Ground Cover, Rock

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or part shade.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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My Cat Mint seems to have died this winter.....

Question from Ineke Swallow

My Nepeta Walker's Low will be two years old this spring. It has survived the first harsh winter, but this year it seems to have died. I have cut it back hoping it will revive... Any suggestions?

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  • Posted: Sun. 26th February 2012 16:56
  • Last reply: Thu. 10th May 2012 15:05

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