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Catmint - Walkers Low
The Nepeta ‘Walkers Low’, Nepeta faassenii, also known as Catmint, has a low mounding gray-green foliage with deep lavender-blue flowers and is one of the most vividly colored in its family. Blooming from June to September, it has a plant height of 10” and a plant spread of 18-24”. Cutting back ‘Walkers Low’ hard after its first bloom will extend its blooming time. ‘Walkers Low’ should be planted in full sun, but can tolerate afternoon shade. It is very drought tolerant but does need a well-drained area. ‘Walkers Low’ makes an excellent border plant, great in rock gardens, good for naturalizing and in an attractive addition to ornamental herb garden. It harmonized beautifully with Penstemon ‘Pike’s Peak Purple. ’ Not to mention, ‘Walkers Low’ attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and bees and is a perfect first gardeners perennial. ... more
Iris - Megabucks The Iris Megabucks, Iris x germanica 'Mega Bucks' is a tall bearded iris that has split colored flowers with yellow on top and purple on the bottom. The purple on the bottom has a dark margin around the flower and a dark yellow beard. With a velvety texture and beautiful sword-shaped foliage, it has a plant height of 34”. It prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun, but will tolerate a little afternoon shade. Megabucks will make a great addition around pools, ponds and water gardens, and for mass plantings. It can also be used in difficult banks and preventing erosion. They also make magnificent cut flowers and are resistant to deer. |
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