Calamint

Calamintha nepeta cv. nepeta

Plant name: Calamint Calamintha nepeta This plant features small, oval-shaped green leaves with a slightly textured surface, densely covered in tiny white flowers.

Plant Information

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Garden: English Garden

Zone: 5, 6, 7

Bloom Time: Jul - Oct

Height: 12-24 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil

Flower Color: White

Special Characteristics:

Mint fragrance especially on warm days
Massive display of white flowers
Blooms from mid July until October
providing late season color when others start to fade
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and prevent unwanted self-seeding