Calamintha 'Triumphator'

Calamintha 'Triumphator'

$12.95

Calamintha 'Triumphator' is a compact perennial with clouds of small white flowers held above aromatic green foliage from summer into fall. Its upright branching habit and long blooming display create a delicate airy effect in borders while providing a valuable nectar source for pollinators throughout the growing season.

Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in

Bloom Time: Summer to fall

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average to well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant

Native Status

Calamintha 'Triumphator' is a cultivated selection of Calamintha nepeta and is not native to North America. It is valued in gardens for its long flowering period, aromatic foliage, and strong pollinator appeal.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Bees

  • Highly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which visit the numerous small flowers for nectar throughout the summer.

Butterflies

  • Draws butterflies including Painted Ladies, skippers, and sulphurs which feed on the long lasting supply of nectar.

Hummingbirds

  • Can attract hummingbirds which visit the abundant flowers while moving through mixed perennial plantings.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

  • Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow its branching habit and airy flower display to develop without crowding.

Landscape Placement

  • Ideal for sunny borders, cottage gardens, herb gardens, and pollinator plantings where its aromatic foliage and long bloom period provide continuous interest.

Companion Plants

  • Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds upright purple flower spikes that contrast with the soft white blooms.
  • Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' (Purple Coneflower) - Provides bold summer flowers and additional pollinator value alongside the airy form.
  • Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Creates a complementary haze of lavender flowers with similar sun and soil preferences.
  • Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Brings vertical structure that balances the smaller flowering habit.
  • Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Combines aromatic foliage with similar drought tolerance and a coordinated flowering season.

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