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Calamintha nepeta /Lesser Calamint
An herb whose leaves havea minty fragance
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Scientific Name:
Calamintha nepeta
Common Name:
Lesser Calamint
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
5, 6, 8, 9
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
White, Lavender
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
The entire plant smells strongly of peppermint which come from both leaves and flowers. When walks through a garden containing it, the fragrance is easily detected and the flowers stay in bloom for about 6 weeks starting in late summer. Grows well in dry or rocky soils.