Calamintha nepeta var. nepeta 'White Cloud'
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
Prized for its tiny white flowers, upright habit, drought tolerance and slightly smaller (than genus) glossy, green leaves. Great fragrance. Very long bloom time.
Height
15-18 Inches
Spread
15-18 Inches
Color
White
Bloom Time
May-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Thrives when planted in moist but well-drained soil. Remove spendt flowers to extend bloom time.
When to Divide
early spring or fall
Good Companions
Thyme, Lemon (Perennial) (Thymus citriodorus), Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), Red Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum), Pale Coneflower (Echinacea pallida), New York Aster (Aster dumosus), Ironweed (Vernonia lettermanii), Violet Pinwheels Phlox (Phlox ), Ice Plant (Delosperma Delmara® Orange), Dwarf Asiatic Lily (Lilium )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Crafts |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
