Junior Walker Catmint

November 10, 2024 Post a Comment

Junior walker catmint

This perennial has a spreading, dense habit that reaches 12 – 18 inches tall and 2 – 3 feet wide. It is a sterile form of nepeta that doesn't self-seed. This catmint is easy to grow and tolerates drought, humidity and heat.

How big does Junior Walker catmint get?

14-16” tall x 31-35” wide. Nepeta Junior Walker™ brings massive bloom power to small spaces and draws hummingbirds and bees to the garden. A hardy, waterwise perennial, Junior Walker™ is sized just right for patio pots and containers.

How do you care for a Junior Walker Nepeta?

Plant Nepeta in full sun or partial shade, and in well-drained soil. Tolerates drought. Cut plants back hard—to just a few inches tall—after the first wave of flowers to keep plants compact and to encourage repeat bloom. Cats are almost as enamored of Catmints as they are of Catnip (which belongs to the same genus).

Is Walker's Low catmint invasive?

Is Catmint Perennial. Walker's Low catmint or nepeta is one of the perennial plants with mounding and non-invasive growing habit. It is hardy for zone 3-8, grows up to 30-36 inches in width and height.

When should catmint be planted?

Plant catmint from spring through autumn in a warm, sunny (or partially sunny) spot; it flowers best in full sun. Nepeta appreciates average water but becomes drought-tolerant once established. Catmint can grow well in a variety of soil types. To maintain compactness and urge repeat bloom, trim back spent blooms.

Will catmint rebloom after deadheading?

The plants will readily rebloom, especially if you stay on top of deadheading. The plant grows 1 to 2 feet tall and can sprawl to 2 to 3 feet wide when happy. It also tolerates deer browsing, which is always a plus. The telltale signs of catmint in my garden are its minty fragrance and the fact that my cat loves it.

Does catmint spread quickly?

Genus Name	Nepeta
Plant Type	Perennial
Light	Part Sun, Sun
Height	6 to 12 inches
Width	12 to 36 inches

Does catmint spread easily?

Catmint has few pests and the seeds are sterile so it doesn't spread by self-sowing. Catmint is a classic cottage garden plant that often accompanies peonies, roses, coreopsis, and delphiniums. Because of its spreading nature, it's a great filler plant to provide color and green foliage between later blooming flowers.

Can catmint grow full sun?

How to plant: Catmint flowers best in full sun to partial shade, preferring some afternoon shade in warmer climates.

How do you winterize a low Catmint Walker?

Protecting Catmint in Winter After cutting the top growth to 4-6 inches above the ground, a 2-3 inch mulch of leaves or finely shredded bark around the base of the plant will insulate the roots and crown. The mulch will need to be pulled away from the crown in the spring so that new growth is not disturbed.

Do you cut back Walkers Low Catmint in fall?

Luckily, catmint can be pruned back heavily any time of the year. In the fall, you can cut these back to as low as a few inches from the ground, but you'll have a hole in your garden until they flush back in the spring.

Should Nepeta be cut back in the fall?

Catmint (Nepeta) Nepetas respond well to pruning throughout the season to refresh and tidy up the foliage. Moreover, winter cold will damage the foliage, so get a head start on your spring garden clean up by cutting back the plant in the fall.

What animals does catmint attract?

Hummingbirds, moths, butterflies, and bees flock to the blooms, but deer and rabbits seem to stay away. Drought tolerant, long-blooming, and durable in our extreme weather conditions--catmints are nearly perfect plants. Nearly perfect, that is, but for two things.

What looks good next to catmint?

Nepeta (Catmint (Companion Plants)

Meadow Sage (Salvia sylvestris): 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna', 'Lyrical Rose'
Platinum Dwarf Silver Leaf Salvia (Salvia daghestanica)
Valerian, Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus ruber): 'White', 'Red', 'Pink'

Is catmint toxic to dogs?

It may be called catmint, but it's dog-friendly too! It's one of the longest-blooming perennials on the market, providing over 5 months of flowers. It has strong stems, so it can handle some disturbance from a curious dog. Plus, the fragrant foliage may be a nice perfume for your pup!

How do you keep catmint blooming all summer?

Shear the plants back by a third or more after their first flush of bloom is past. This will neaten the plants, contain their size, and encourage a second flush of blooms later in the summer. Even without being sheared, the plant will repeat bloom and continue to look attractive over the hot summer months.

Does catmint need to be trimmed?

When to Prune Catmint. Catmint can be pruned back 2 times a year. Once in the late fall or early spring, cut all of the dead foliage and stems to within 4-6 inches of the ground. This is the cleanup pruning that will prepare Catmint for vigorous regrowth the next growing season.

How do I stop catmint from flopping?

For early- to mid-season bloomers that flop the rest of the season, go ahead and cut them back to a few inches. Catmint, hardy geraniums, gaillardia, lavender and centaurea are all examples of perennials that can be sheared or pruned back heavily right after flowering.

Can you cut catmint to the ground?

That are growing are growing on stems that are not connected to these brown stems from last year

Can you overwater catmint?

Established plants are drought tolerant and will only need water occasionally, if it hasn't rained for several weeks. Be sure to avoid overwatering. These plants do not tolerate wet feet!