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Lamiaceae
Calamintha nepeta
Calamint, Lesser Calamint
Lesser calamint is an aromatic perennial native to northern temperate regions, primarily southern and central Europe, northwest Africa and the Crimea. It is slow growing with an upright habit and shallow-toothed, hairy green leaves. The flowers are light-mauve to almost white held in open sprays and are attractive to bees.
Lesser calamint prefers moist to dry, well-drained soil conditions. Full sun to partial shade is acceptable. It would be a nice perennial addition to a mixed border, rockery or open woodland berm. Calamint leaves are quite often used to brew tea.
9 - 5
5 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm (18)
20"-30" / 50.8cm - 76.2cm (24)
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Turkey, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Drought
Slow
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Upright/Erect
Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Green
No
Yes
Single
Coarse
Matte
Edible, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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