Calamint
Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Pronunciation: Cal-ah-MIN-thuh NEP-eh-tuh
SKU #45067
| Description | A great addition to a naturalized wildlife garden, with tall spikes of small white flowers that are loved by bees. Spreads freely by rhizomes or by reseeding. Use as an informal groundcover, or allow to spill over rock walls. Aromatic foliage can be dried for potpourris. Herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late summer to early fall |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide; spreads wider over time. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Care | Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shear or trim back after flowering to tidy the plant and remove any unsightly foliage. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Does not perform well in hot, humid areas. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7
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