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.
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
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Season of Interest (Foliage)