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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta 'Blue Cloud'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 7b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H3   Australia:   1  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta 'Blue Cloud' (dwarf calamint) bears faded azure and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta 'Blue Cloud' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.