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Calamintha nepeta 'Triumphator'
lesser calamint
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Height: 12-18 in
- Spread: 12-24 in
- Spacing: 12-18 in
- Bloom Color: White
A soft haze of tiny white blooms, sometimes brushed with pale blue, covers 'Triumphator' from early summer into fall. Easygoing and reliable, it makes a graceful companion to showier perennials and foliage. With its low, mounded habit, this sun-loving perennial is perfect for edging, rock gardens, or the front of borders. An ideal choice for those who appreciate calamintha but prefer a non-self-seeding form
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Soil Moisture Needs
| • | Average |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Green Roof |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Calamintha nepeta 'Triumphator'
Calamintha has earned a place in today’s perennial gardens, whether as a fine-textured accent in stylized meadows, a soft filler in matrix plantings, or a reliable performer in mixed borders. Its clouds of delicate blooms combine durability with charm, creating a subtle yet steady presence that ties plantings together.
Beyond its beauty, calamint brings real value to the garden. Unlike other species, this selection is sterile and will not self-sow in the garden. However, bees, butterflies, and countless pollinators are drawn to its flowers from early summer well into fall, while its strong, minty fragrance makes the foliage unappealing to deer and rabbits. Dependable, pest-free, and low-maintenance, it’s a modest-sized perennial that delivers far more than its footprint suggests—truly a blooming machine and pollinator magnet.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Calamintha nepeta 'Triumphator'
Calamint grows best in well-drained soil and tolerates periods of drought once established. This sun-loving perennial is low-maintenance and can be lightly sheared to neaten its shape or encourage fresh blooms, but otherwise asks for very little care.