Calamintha 'White Cloud' is a luminous airy perennial that brings a cloud of soft white blooms to the garden from midsummer into fall. With its delicate appearance and rugged performance, this low maintenance mint relative thrives in sunny dry conditions and is a magnet for pollinators.
Height & Spread: 12 - 18 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or average soil
Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
NATIVE STATUS
Not native to North America, but it is widely used in native style and pollinator friendly plantings due to its ecological value and resilience.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
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Extremely attractive to a wide range of native bees and honeybees, which are drawn to its abundant nectar rich flowers throughout the late season.
Butterflies
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Small butterflies such as hairstreaks and skippers frequently visit the airy white flowers for nectar.
Hoverflies & Beneficial Wasps
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Supports populations of predatory insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that help control aphids and other pests in the garden.
Moths
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White flowers visible in low light attract some day flying and crepuscular moths in late summer.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
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Plant 18 - 24 in apart for a full layered effect while allowing airflow and light between plants.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for front of border plantings, rock gardens, xeriscapes, herb gardens, or between stepping stones. Its delicate flowers add movement and brightness when paired with bold textures or darker blooms.
COMPANION PLANTS
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Allium millenium (Ornamental Onion) - Provides a contrasting bloom shape and also attracts pollinators.
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Gaura lindheimeri (Whirling Butterflies) - Complements Calamintha’s airy habit and thrives in similar conditions.
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Sedum spectabile (Showy Stonecrop) - Offers late season structure and vibrant foliage contrast.
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Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Echoes the light texture while adding height and lavender blue color.
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Nepeta racemosa (Catmint) - Shares the same drought tolerance and supports a continuous pollinator presence.