Calamintha ashei (Ashe's Calamint, Ashe's Calamintha)
Botanical Information
| Family | Lamiacae |
| Genus | Calamintha |
| Species | ashei |
| Synonyms | Satureja ashei |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Florida. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -14.9 - 1.7 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 35 |
| Height | 0.6 m |
| Spread | 0.4 m |
| Flowering Period | January, February, April |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Suited as border along a dry path or as a foundation plant. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | Whitish-pink to pale lavender. |
Photographs
Calamintha ashei, form. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.
Calamintha ashei, leaf. Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America.