Overwintering guide
How to overwinter walker's low catmint
Winter watering
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
The mistake that kills walker's low catmint in winter
Cutting walker's low catmint hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.
More walker's low catmint care
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Overwintering walker's low catmint — FAQ
Does walker's low catmint need to come indoors for winter?
Walker's Low Catmint is hardy to roughly USDA zone 4 — winter lows around -34°C. That means it can stay outside all winter in most temperate gardens. Walker's Low Catmint is properly hardy and overwinters outside without fuss. Tidy away anything dead or diseased, apply a mulch over the crown to steady soil temperatures, and otherwise leave it alone — many hardy plants actually need a cold period to flower and grow well the following year. Save hard pruning for the right season rather than doing it in autumn.
When should I move walker's low catmint for winter?
Tidy and mulch in late autumn; leave the plant undisturbed until spring.
How often should I water walker's low catmint in winter?
No winter watering needed in open ground. Containers only need water in long dry, frost-free spells.
What kills walker's low catmint over winter?
Cutting walker's low catmint hard back in autumn "to tidy up". That removes the growth that shelters the crown, and on some plants removes next season's flower buds entirely.