Calamint
Calamintha Nepeta
Overview
Calamintha nepeta, commonly known as Calamint, is a perennial herb delivering a profusion of delicate, airy, lilac flowers. This bee-friendly plant reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat tolerant, requiring minimal care once established.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 12–18 Inches
- Mature width
- 1–2 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean, Temperate
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