Lesser Calamint, Clinopodium calamintha, Clinopodium nepeta, Thymus minor, Thymus minus
Noted for its clouds of delicate flowers, Calamintha nepeta (Lesser Calaminth) is a compact, bushy, rhizomatous perennial with loose clusters of tiny, tubular, two-lipped white or pale lilac flowers. Flowering from late summer until frost, the luminous blossoms are borne on upright stems clad with aromatic, semi-evergreen, ovate gray-green leaves. When crushed or brushed against them, they release a delicious minty-lemon fragrance. Forming a dense, spreading foliage mat, Calamintha is a lovely choice for the front of sunny borders where you can savor its beauty and fragrance.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | United Kingdom |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Calamintha nepeta (Lesser Calamint) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Calamintha nepeta (Lesser Calamint) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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