Bring beauty and fragrance to your garden with Calamint (Calamintha sp.)! This short-lived perennial grows up to 2 feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade with average to dry soil. Late summer to fall, it delights with clusters of showy lilac to white flowers, adding a charming touch to your landscape.
Perfect as a groundcover, Calamint combines visual appeal with low-maintenance care. Its fragrant blooms not only enhance your garden's ambiance but also attract pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly spaces.
- Short-lived perennial
- Deciduous shrub
- Flower color: Lavender
- Height: 1 - 2 ft Width: 1 -2 ft
- Exposure: Full sun
- Moisture level: Dry to very dry
- Propagation: Seeds and cuttings
- Soil type: Sand
- Tolerant of drought, erosion, and dry soil
- Noted for aroma and fragrance
- Can be used and a low border plant or as a foundation plant
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