Calamintha nepeta ssp nepeta 1G

(Calamint)

Airy, finely textured perennial with small, minty-scented leaves and clouds of tiny white to pale lavender flowers from midsummer into fall. Incredibly floriferous and buzzing with pollinators, it knits plantings together without overwhelming neighbors. Best in full sun and well-drained soils and tolerant of heat and drought once established. 

Featured in David Culp's book "A Year at Brandywine Cottage"

• Plant Patent: n/a
• Container Size:
• USDA Zone: 5-7
• Height: 12-28”
• Spread: 12-18”
• Sun Exposure: full sun
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: early summer to early fall
• Bloom Color: white
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: no
• Wildlife Benefit: pollinators
• Notes: drought tolerant, deer tolerant, fragrant foliage