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Posted 02/22/2023 in Perennial

Calamintha nepeta

A member of the mint family, Calamintha nepeta features white axillary spike from summer to frost. Ovate gray, green leaves form a spreading foliage mat.

Post Details

Latin Name
Calamintha nepeta
Common Name
Calamint
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-1.5 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A member of the mint family, Calamintha nepeta features white axillary spike from summer to frost. Ovate gray, green leaves form a spreading foliage mat.

Special Care Instructions

Cut back after flowering. Remove unsightly foliage. Spreads by rhizomes or self-seeding.

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