Nepeta x faassenii 'Junior Walker'
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
- Perfect for Pots
A more compact, easier-to-contain variety than ‘Six Hills Giant’ but still a top ranking pollinator plant, stuffed with nectar
Clouds of bluey-mauve flowers form on silvery, aromatic foliage, blooming throughout the summer.
The young leaves of this plant can be eaten raw and make a worthy addition to salads and other savoury dishes. Contact a healthcare professional, dietitian or horticulturalist who can provide more information on this.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Scented
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- Border (Front)
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - September
- Height
- 45cm (18in)
- Common name
- Catmint
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Plant out in spring, choose a spot in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting. Also works well in a container.
Care Tips
Cut back lightly after flowering to promote a second flush of flowers. Cut back hard in autumn for vigorous new growth in spring. Divide large clumps in spring or autumn.
Flowering Time
June - September