Walker's Low Catmint
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly color.
Walker's Low Catmint is a sensational herbaceous perennial, forming a compact mound of finely textured, gray-green foliage. Throughout the summer, it produces striking periwinkle blue flower spikes, ideal for waterwise landscaping. This plant gracefully cascades over container edges or serves as a small-scale groundcover, rock garden accent, or border plant. It's deer resistant and attracts butterflies, adding reliable color and texture. Once established, it's drought tolerant, needing only average water.
$14.99
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Category Rank
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Lifespan
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, low-maintenance color throughout the growing season
- Busy homeowners wanting drought-tolerant plants that resist local wildlife
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local bee and butterfly populations
Who should skip it
- Sensitive individuals who dislike strong or pungent herbal plant aromas
- Gardeners with rich soil who prefer upright, structured plant habits
- Minimalists needing plants that stay within a confined garden footprint
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal intervention once established in the landscape.
Pollinator Appeal
A reliable magnet for butterflies throughout the summer months.
Pest Resistance
Deer typically avoid this plant, keeping your garden borders intact.
Growth Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, rock gardens, or as groundcover.
Visual Impact
Striking periwinkle spikes provide consistent color and elegant texture.
Maintenance Ease
Fast-growing habit requires little more than occasional seasonal trimming.
Key Specs
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
2 feet
Mature Spread
3 feet
Water Needs
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Hardiness Zone
USDA Zone 4
Features
- Sensational periwinkle blue flower spikes
- Fragrant foliage adds aroma
- Attracts beneficial butterflies
- Cascades beautifully over edges
- Waterwise once established
- Deer resistant for protection
- Compact mound growth habit
- Suitable for various garden styles
What customers say
Walker's Low Catmint from Monrovia is consistently praised for its exceptional quality and reliability. Customers report plants arrive robust and healthy, establishing quickly and thriving even in difficult conditions. Its ease of care is a significant advantage, with gardeners appreciating the extended blooming period and minimal maintenance. This perennial reliably delivers impressive visual impact with little effort, making it a dependable choice for a beautiful garden.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature spread of about 3 feet, you should space them approximately 24 to 30 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and coverage.
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Walker's Low Catmint is highly deer resistant due to its fragrant foliage, which most deer find unappealing.
Yes, it is a prolific bloomer. You can encourage a second flush of flowers by trimming the plant back by about one-third after the first major bloom cycle in early summer.
It performs beautifully in both. Its compact, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for containers, where it will gracefully cascade over the edges.
It prefers full sun for the best flower production, but it can tolerate partial shade. In hotter climates, a bit of afternoon shade can actually help the plant maintain its foliage color.
Once its root system is fully established, it is quite waterwise and can handle periods of dryness. However, it will look its best with regular, moderate watering during the peak heat of summer.
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