White Cloud Calamint (Calamintha)

White Cloud is a compact selection of calamint with small, aromatic gray-green leaves and clusters of white, two-lipped flowers. The Royal Horticultural Society lists this plant as Calamintha nepeta subsp. glandulosa ‘White Cloud’; its flowers appear from June into early autumn and its foliage is fragrant. ## Cultivar and size The [RHS profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/84162/calamintha-nepeta-subsp-glandulosa-white-cloud/details) describes a bushy mound about 30 cm tall, with loose clusters of tiny white flowers, and lists full sun and well-drained soil. [Iron Creek Nursery](https://www.ironcreeknursery.com/plant/Calamintha-nepeta-White-Cloud) identifies the marketed selection as Calamintha nepeta ‘White Cloud’, gives a mature range of 12–18 inches tall and wide, and notes its pollinator value and long flowering period. ## Siting Plant in a sunny, open spot with well-drained soil. This fine-textured calamint suits a border edge, rock garden, wildlife planting or container where its small flowers can be seen. Iron Creek Nursery lists the cultivar for USDA zones 5–9. ## Maintenance Cut the plant back in autumn after flowering, as advised by the RHS. Propagate by seed or division. Keep the crown in well-drained soil, especially through wet periods; the RHS notes that powdery mildew can sometimes occur.