Calamintha nepeta – Calamint

Calamintha nepeta – Calamint

A delightful perennial herb for sunny borders, woodland edges, and rock gardens, calamint forms a bushy mound of scented gray-green foliage beneath airy clusters of small white to pale-lilac flowers from summer into fall. Bees are drawn to the long-lasting floral display, while the fragrant leaves add another sensory layer beside paths and seating areas. Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, this adaptable plant offers drought tolerance and deer resistance with a soft, informal appearance. Grow it in well-drained soil with moderate to low water, and shear after flowering to tidy the plant and reduce unwanted self-seeding.

Key Features:

• Perennial herb with a bushy, mounding habit
• Fragrant gray-green foliage
• Small clusters of white to pale-lilac flowers from summer through fall
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Drought tolerant and deer resistant
• Excellent for sunny woodland edges, borders, and rock gardens
• Prefers well-drained soil; shear after flowering to tidy growth and limit self-seeding

Growing Details:
Height: 12–18 inches | Spread: 12–18 inches
Exposure: Sun | Water: Moderate to low
Bloom time: Summer–fall | Bloom color: White to pale lilac
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6–9