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 3–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — This bee-friendly plant reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil

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) — commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — As a member of the mint family

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 12–18 Inches
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — commonly known as Calamint

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — This bee-friendly plant reaches 12-18 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-draining soil

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) — commonly known as Lesser Calamint or simply Calamint

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — As a member of the mint family

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — delicate lilac to white flowers that bloom profusely from early summer through the late fall

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — providing a prolonged display of color and a pleasant

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — minty fragrance.<br><br>The plant typically reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — with a similar spread of up to 18 to 24 inches

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — creating a low mound of foliage that serves as an excellent groundcover or border frontage

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — oval-shaped leaves are a luscious green

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — making it a versatile choice for various garden positions

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — It is hardy to USDA zones 5 to 9 and exhibits drought tolerance once established

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — which is beneficial for low-maintenance or water-conscious landscapes.<br><br>Moreover

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamint is recognized for its pollinator-friendly nature

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — and other beneficial insects

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — thereby supporting the local ecosystem

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — It is also deer-resistant

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — consider its cascading foliage for edging pathways

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — or as a complement to other flowering perennials and grasses

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — With minimal care and its multi-season appeal

Calamint (Calamintha Nepeta) — Calamintha nepeta is an excellent addition to any garden

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