For all you perennial lovers... here is the 2007 Perennial of the Year:

    Nepeta 'Walker's Low'  

    Hardiness: Zones 3 to 8

    Light: Best in full sun, but can tolerate shade in hot climates.

    Uses: Good companion plant for early and late blooming plants. Great for perennial  borders, but can be used in herb gardens, rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as a container plant.

    Soil: Prefers well drained soil 

The Nepeta will bloom continuously throughout the season if properly pruned. After the Nepeta flushes out in the spring do not be afraid to give it a good "hair cut". This will just rejuvenate this very hardy perennial and on to another flush for the the season. Great for attracting bees, butterflies and other pollenating insects but is deer and rabbit resistant. Leaves release a wonderful aroma when crushed. Makes a great cut flower. Adds a little purple to the mix.