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Nepeta 'Walker's Low'

 

Nepeta 'Blue Wonder'

 

NEPETA, Catmint.  Sun/part shade; blooms summer; valued for their long blooming period; fragrant gray-green foliage; excellent plants that do well in heat and drought.  Deer and rabbit resistant.

 

faassenii. ‘Walker’s Low.’  Named 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year’.  Masses of lavender blue flowers are produced in summer on long, arching stems.  Aromatic grey leaves.  Grow 2-3’ tall.  Excellent, low are plants that are tolerant of considerable drought.  Rabbit and deer resistant. 

 

mussinnii ‘Blue Wonder.’ 12-15"; lavender-blue 6" flower spikes; spectacular ground cover; good edger. Designated a Missouri Botanical Garden’s ‘Plant of Merit’.

 

yunnanensis ‘Blue Dragon.’  Huge blue flowers which look like dragon heads close-up. Upright and compact with large showy flowers. Excellent in a sunny boarder or large container. Height 30-36”.

 

‘Little Trudy.’  Spikes of lavender petals top compact, neat foliage that only grows 8-10” tall, and 12-16” wide.  Wonderful to tuck into small spots that need a splash of color.  Shimmering silver foliage is another one of its outstanding attributes.  Flourishes in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. 

 

An important note on plant  availability and prices

 

As we would like to have all plants available at all times, many plants are ready when nature decides. Additionally, due to the rarity of many of these plants, and the popularity of the newer varieties, some of our plants  may sell out when first offered. Other factors such as weather may also affect our inventory. 

 

As our offering of plants is constantly changing, all plants listed here may not be available at all times, please contact us for the most updated availability.

 

You may email us at MailSCG@aol.com, call at 314-965-3070, or better yet, stop by.

 

 

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