{"product_id":"junior-walker™","title":"Junior Walker™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunior Walker™ Catmint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepeta × faassenii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Novanepjun’) is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its soft gray-green foliage and abundant lavender-blue flowers. Growing approximately 15-18 inches tall and 24-30 inches wide, it forms a low, spreading mound that provides excellent color and texture without becoming overly large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender-blue flower spikes appear from late spring into summer, creating a long-lasting display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Lightly trimming the plant after its initial flush of flowers can encourage fresh growth and additional blooming later in the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunior Walker is an excellent choice for perennial borders, foundation plantings, edging, walkways, mass plantings, cottage gardens, rock gardens, or as a colorful groundcover. Once established, it is highly tolerant of heat and drought and performs particularly well in sunny, well-drained locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore About Junior Walker Catmint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbaceous Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLavender-Blue Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant Once Established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial Border, Edging, Walkway, Mass Planting, Cottage Garden, Rock Garden, Groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact, Spreading Habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeer Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRabbit Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 15-18 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 24-30 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 4-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Moisture: Dry to Average, Well Draining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributes: Compact, Mounding, Spreading, Fragrant, Long Blooming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Color: Gray-Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color: Lavender Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in full sun for the densest growth and heaviest flowering. Junior Walker can tolerate some light shade, but excessive shade may result in looser growth and fewer flowers. It performs best in well-drained soil and is an excellent choice for hot, dry areas once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater consistently during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, Junior Walker is drought tolerant and generally requires supplemental watering only during prolonged periods of hot, dry weather. Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery little fertilizer is required. If needed, apply a light application of balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid excessive fertilization, which can encourage floppy growth and reduce flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShear or cut the plant back lightly after the first major flush of flowers to encourage fresh foliage and additional blooms. Cut old growth back in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":50570311336176,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5680\/9200\/files\/IMG-8787.jpg?v=1791161027","url":"https:\/\/hunterdontree.com\/products\/junior-walker%e2%84%a2","provider":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}