Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (Lesser Calamint)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Calamintha |
| Species | nepeta |
| Subspecies | nepeta |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Southern Europe to Great Britain |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Leaves can be used to make a sweet, aromatic herb tea. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 80 cm |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A strongly aromatic herb. |
| Landscape | Well suited for terraces or rock-gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division of established clumps, or through seeds sown in spring under glass. |
| Cultivation | Does best with full sun and full exposure. |
| Pests | Is very attractive to bees. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Garden, Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Leaf Description | Leaves to 3.5 cm and oblong, subentire or with shallow teeth. |
| Flower Description | Inflorescence with many flowers in loosely branched whorls, mauve in colour. |
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