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Calamint

Calamintha Nepeta

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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
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 109

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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Photos (210)

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — with a similar spread of up to 18 to 24 inches; it is also deer-resistant, image 92
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamintha nepeta is an excellent addition to any garden
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant; commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint, image 90
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; and other beneficial insects, image 165
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — or as a complement to other flowering perennials and grasses
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamint is recognized for its pollinator-friendly nature; delicate lilac to white flowers that bloom profusely from, image 152
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — making it a versatile choice for various garden positions, image 149
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — thereby supporting the local ecosystem; or as a complement to other flowering perennials and grasses, image 73
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat tolerant; white flowers in the, image 85
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant; commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint, image 144
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — which is beneficial for low-maintenance or water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>Moreover; commonly known as Calamint, image 70
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat tolerant
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — requiring minimal care once established
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — and other beneficial insects
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant; commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; and other beneficial insects
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — making it a versatile choice for various garden positions, image 176
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint; creating a low mound of foliage that serves as an excellent, image 141
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — white flowers in the garden; minty fragrance.<br><br>The plant typically reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches, image 133
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — white flowers in the garden; minty fragrance.<br><br>The plant typically reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches, image 160
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — With minimal care and its multi-season appeal, image 104
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — With minimal care and its multi-season appeal, image 50
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant; commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint, image 117
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