Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Lesser Calamint
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The blooms of this selection are larger than the species and will smother the plant in small white to light blue flowers June through frost! Foliage forms a low growing dense mat that is very fragrant. Great for attracting pollinators.
- · Minty foliage fragrance
- · Leaves can be dried for potpourri
- · Use in rocky soils or rock gardens
Recommended Substitution
Nepeta faassenii 'Junior Walker™'
Catmint
Dwarf selection of Walker's Low. Forms attractive clumps of aromatic grey-green foliage. Masses of lavender-blue flowers bloom early and continue to bloom all summer. Sterile flowers will not reseed and result in extremely long bloom time.
| Item # | Pack | Size | Avail Units | Avail Plants | |
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4509125
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30 | 3" Plug | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | Login for Pricing |
Height:
12-15 in
Spread:
12-24 in
Zone:
5-9
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Exposure
| • | Sun Tolerant |
Soil Moisture Needs
| • | Dry |
| • | Average Soil |
Nature Attraction
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Mass Plant |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edging |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Border |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Good Container Plant |
Growth Rate in the Garden
| • | Medium |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Late Summer / Early Fall |
