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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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Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — It is hardy to USDA zones 5 to 9 and exhibits drought tolerance once established; consider its cascading foliage for, image 150
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — and other beneficial insects; it is hardy to USDA zones 5 to 9 and exhibits drought tolerance once established, image 126
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — creating a low mound of foliage that serves as an excellent groundcover or border frontage; ground cover / perennial, image 174
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — requiring minimal care once established, image 32
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint; calamint's mint-scented foliage offers a fragrant addition to borders and is heat, image 190
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — thereby supporting the local ecosystem; or as a complement to other flowering perennials and grasses, image 100
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 138
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — thereby supporting the local ecosystem; or as a complement to other flowering perennials and grasses, image 181
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamintha nepeta is an excellent addition to any garden; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part, image 186
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — which is beneficial for low-maintenance or water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>Moreover; commonly known as Calamint
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — requiring minimal care once established, image 86
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamint is recognized for its pollinator-friendly nature; delicate lilac to white flowers that bloom profusely from early
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamintha nepeta is an excellent addition to any garden; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — creating a low mound of foliage that serves as an excellent groundcover or border frontage; ground cover / perennial, image 66
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — which is beneficial for low-maintenance or water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>Moreover; commonly known as Calamint, image 97
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — consider its cascading foliage for edging pathways; providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — With minimal care and its multi-season appeal
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — thereby supporting the local ecosystem
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — oval-shaped leaves are a luscious green; as a member of the mint family
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — oval-shaped leaves are a luscious green; as a member of the mint family, image 175
Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — creating a low mound of foliage that serves as an excellent groundcover or border frontage
Calamintha Nepeta
Calamintha Nepeta
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