Calamintha White Cloud - Herbs
kr63 (Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta)
Aromatic greater calamint with fragrant white flowers. This compact frost-tolerant perennial grows approx. 20 cm high and does well in sunny rock gardens. Very tasty in drinks and teas.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial |
|---|---|
| Comment | good for pollinators |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 50 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.