Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Lesser Calamint

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The blooms of this selection are larger than the species and will smother the plant in small white to light blue flowers June through frost! Foliage forms a low growing dense mat that is very fragrant. Great for attracting pollinators.


  •  · Minty foliage fragrance
  •  · Leaves can be dried for potpourri
  •  · Use in rocky soils or rock gardens
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4509125
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Height:

12-15 in

Spread:

12-24 in

Zone:

5-9

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Dry
• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

• Mass Plant
• Drought Tolerant
• Edging
• Fragrant
• Border
• Long Blooming
• Ground Cover
• Good Container Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

• Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer
• Late Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall

Calamintha

Common Name: Calamint

Calamint is an easy to grow perennial that loves full sun and well-drained soils, the summer-time flowers are small and profuse generally covering the whole plant, use as a ground cover in front of other sun loving perennials like Echinacea, foliage has a strong peppermint fragrance, can tolerate some drought.