code: 1241
Calamintha creates a serene, inviting space with clouds of tiny white blossoms and dense, finely textured foliage that releases a rejuvenating minty fragrance. Flowering from early summer until fall, Calamintha attracts a host of pollinators. Drought tolerant plants spread gently and will drape over the edges of containers and rock walls, softening hard edges as a lovely filler, edging plant, or groundcover. 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year. (Calamintha nepeta)
| Zones | 5 – 7 |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow
Attract Butterflies Attract Hummingbirds Bee Friendly Deer Resistant Fragrant Flower / Foliage Good For Cut Flowers Good For Containers |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Mature Plant Size | 12-18″ tall , 12-24″ wide |
| Bloom Time | Early summer to early fall |
| Size | Plant – 3″ Pot |
| SKU | AM018898 |
Plant Information
(12-18″ tall x 12-24″ wide) 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year! Forming a dense, spreading mound of tiny leaves with pretty white blooms, Calamintha offers a cooing foil for more vibrant-hued flowers and blends beautifully with pastel blooms a serene, rejuvenating garden. Allow the plants to drape gracefully over the edges of planters, rock walls, and retaining walls to soften the look. An ideal plant for the herb garden, Calamintha has fragrant foliage that releases a sweet minty scent with herbaceous and fruity undertones when the leaves are brushed against or crushed. Easy to grow, reliable, and versatile, Calamintha is ideal for edging walkways, and it makes a lovely, pollinator-friendly, no-mow ground cover. Also known as Lesser Calamint, this versatile plant is deer resistant and an attractive filler in cut flower arrangements. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in zones 5-7, it appreciates afternoon shade in hot-summer regions.
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| SKU | AM018898 |
| Item Package Size | Plant – 3″ Pot |
| Common Name | Lesser Catmint |
| Botanical Name | Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta |
| Zones | 5, 6, 7 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | White |
| Mature Height | 12-18″ tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-24″ wide |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Bloom Time | Early summer to early fall |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Foliage | Ovate grey-green foliage. |
| Soil Type | Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
| Tolerates | Dry Sites |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers |
| Additional Information | Perennial Plant of the Year 2021. |
| Ideal Region | Northeast, Midwest, West |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Neonicotinoid Free | Yes – Learn More |
| Item Unit | Plant |