Calamintha nepeta 'Blue Cloud'
CalamintThis long blooming, practically deer-proof perennial forms a bushy clump of strongly mint-scented, fuzzy, green leaves. Soft blue flowers which attract pollinators appear over many months. An excellent recommendation for gardeners looking for low maintenance, drought tolerant perennials.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 12-15"
- Spread: 12-15"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 12-15"
- Spread: 12-15"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Blue Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes