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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’
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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’
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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’


Dwarf Calamint

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.108.160


A low, mounding selection with a very long display of airy soft-blue flowers that appear from midsummer until frost. Terrific for edging a border or growing along a pathway. Also excellent in containers. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. Foliage has a delightful minty fragrance. Easy and reliable, this does not spread around like regular mint. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. In regions with hot and humid summers this sometimes benefits from a hard clip back in late July, to rejuvenate. Tolerates both dry and moist soils.

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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta ‘Blue Cloud’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Dry or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Light Blue
  Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Fragrant
  Massed
  Woodland
Height
   25-30 cm
   10-12 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.