Calamintha nepeta ‘Montrose White’

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Deciduous Perennial

"Wow- one of the best perennials that we grow. Easy to grow, so useful, pretty and even a nice edible that we enjoy in summer iced teas. A dome shaped perennial that is virtually everblooming. Clouds of tiny white flowers are absolutely LOVED by pollinators of every kind. A well grown clump in bloom is a buzzing fountain of activity. Blooms May to September unabated. Full sun, rich to average well drained soil with light but consistent summer irrigation. The fine white clouds of flowers work well as filler in borders or as a low cloud supporting taller flowers. Winter deciduous. Loved by the kitties. To 2′ tall and 2′ wide in a single season. Cold hardy and low water. Exceptional plant. See video below. No other plant we grow is as popular with pollinators as this. Takes a second for the video to load." – Courtesy Xera Plants, with Permission

‘Montrose White’ is sterile and will not self-seed, although if propagation is desired, it roots easily from cuttings.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Low Water / No Water, Occasional

Description

Size: 12 - 24 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Clumping
Foliage Texture: Fine
Foliage Quality: Fine

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Dwarf / Compact Plant, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Green

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Three Seasons of Interest

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Food for Foraging Wildlife, Groundcover, Habitat, Hell Strip, Massed, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Small Gardens
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Heat Tolerant, Low Water / No Water
Wildlife: Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, matrix / mingler
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low

Perfect Partners

Echinacea 'Green Twister' | Green Twister Coneflower

Plant Combos

Flowery Plant Combo for Full Sun

Focus: Cutting Garden, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Saving Water, Native and Habitat
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8
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Garden Plan for Year-round Good Looks

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Curb Appeal, Year-round Interest, Privacy and Screening
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6
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Crafting a Dazzling Garden: Exciting Plant Combinations for Your Summer Blooming Oasis

Focus: Cutting Garden, Saving Water, Building Block, Uses Easy-to-Find Plants
Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 6, 5, 9
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