Nepeta 'Walker's Low' displaying masses of lavender-blue flower spikes above soft grey-green foliage, creating a relaxed, cottage-garden effect that attracts bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months.
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' displaying masses of lavender-blue flower spikes above soft grey-green foliage, creating a relaxed, cottage-garden effect that attracts bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months.
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' displaying masses of lavender-blue flower spikes above soft grey-green foliage, creating a relaxed, cottage-garden effect that attracts bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months.
Nepeta 'Walker's Low' displaying masses of lavender-blue flower spikes above soft grey-green foliage, creating a relaxed, cottage-garden effect that attracts bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months.

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Nepeta, 'Walker's Low'

Brookfield Gardens

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2371 Moggill Rd
Brisbane QLD 4069
Australia

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Nepeta 'Walker's Low' for Brisbane Gardens

Nepeta 'Walker's Low', commonly known as Catmint, is one of the most reliable and beautiful flowering perennials for creating a soft, naturalistic look in Brisbane gardens. Despite its name, it is not particularly low-growing, forming graceful mounds of aromatic grey-green foliage topped with masses of lavender-blue flowers from spring through autumn.

This much-loved perennial typically grows 60–90cm high and 60–90cm wide, creating a relaxed, billowing effect that works beautifully along pathways, in cottage gardens, mixed perennial borders, and contemporary landscapes. Its soft colour palette pairs effortlessly with roses, salvias, ornamental grasses, and silver-foliaged plants.

The fragrant foliage adds texture even when not in flower, while the abundant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Once established, Nepeta is remarkably drought-tolerant and thrives in Brisbane’s warm climate, provided it receives good drainage and plenty of sun.

Unlike many flowering perennials, Nepeta flowers for an exceptionally long period. A light trim after the first flush of blooms encourages fresh growth and repeat flowering, keeping plants looking neat and colourful for months.

Why Grow Nepeta 'Walker's Low'?

  • Masses of lavender-blue flowers – Long flowering season from spring to autumn

  • Soft grey-green foliage – Adds texture and contrast year-round

  • Drought-tolerant & hardy – Excellent for water-wise gardens

  • Pollinator-friendly – Loved by bees and butterflies

  • Easy-care perennial – Low maintenance with repeat flowering

How to Grow & Care for Nepeta

  • Sun: Full sun to part shade

  • Water: Moderate when establishing, low once established

  • Soil: Well-drained soil with good organic matter

  • Maintenance: Trim lightly after flowering to encourage fresh blooms and maintain shape

For gardeners seeking a long-flowering perennial that delivers colour, movement, and pollinator appeal, Nepeta 'Walker's Low' is an outstanding choice. Whether planted en masse, edging pathways, or woven through mixed borders, it brings a relaxed elegance and natural beauty to Brisbane gardens.

Popular Varieties

  • 'Walker's Low' – The classic variety, growing 30cm high and wide, with clouds of lavender-blue flowers and excellent heat tolerance.

  • 'Junior Walker' – A more compact form reaching 40–50cm high and wide, ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and containers.

  • 'Purrsian Blue' – Dense and tidy, growing 45–60cm high with vivid violet-blue flowers and a long flowering period.

  • 'Cat's Pajamas' – A compact selection (35–45cm high) producing deep indigo-blue flowers from near the base of the stems, creating an exceptionally floriferous display.

All of these varieties perform well in Brisbane's climate, offering months of colour with minimal maintenance. Their soft mounding habit, fragrant foliage, and pollinator-friendly flowers make them invaluable additions to cottage gardens, contemporary landscapes, and naturalistic plantings alike.