Lesser catmint, Calamintha nepeta, is a small, bushy perennial with fragrant, grey-green leaves and tiny white or lilac summer flowers. Like all catmints, it’s extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators, and its compact habit makes it a great choice for a small garden or container.
Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud' forms a neat mound of fragrant leaves from which spikes of tiny, white-lipped flowers appear from June until the first frosts. It’s easy to grow and looks fabulous in the evening light.
Grow Calamintha nepeta 'White Cloud' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut back after flowering or leave the seeds to develop for birds.
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Calamintha ‘White cloud’ and wildlife
Calamintha ‘White cloud’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
