Lesser calamint
Clinopodium nepeta
Lesser calamint is an easy-going, fragrant perennial herb that thrives in partial shade to full sun in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It requires minimal watering once established and rewards gardeners with a long display of delicate lavender-pink flowers beloved by bees and butterflies. The aromatic foliage can be used as a mild culinary herb and the plant self-seeds gently to naturalise in borders.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 23, 2018 by Pep Secem (cc-by-sa)
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