Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Common Name: Calamint, Lesser Catmint

2021 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year™

This sun-loving perennial is the perfect choice for attracting pollinators, since it blooms from early summer until frost. Tiny, white flowers cover the bushy habit. Since this is in the mint family, the leaves carry a mint scent. Perfect for rock garden enthusiasts and herb gardens. Use in the landscape as you would Nepeta (Catmint).

Height:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Small

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Calamintha prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil. Once established, it is able to tolerate hot and dry conditions. Cut back plants by half in late summer if the foliage begins to look worn. This will stimulate the growth of fresh new leaves.

Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2021

Characteristics

Height:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-16.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Mass Planting Small

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Awards

Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2021