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Calamint

Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta

Pronunciation: Cal-ah-MIN-thuh NEP-eh-tuh
SKU #45067
5-7

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A great addition to a naturalized wildlife garden, with tall spikes of small white flowers that are loved by bees. Spreads freely by rhizomes or by reseeding. Use as an informal groundcover, or allow to spill over rock walls. Aromatic foliage can be dried for potpourris. Herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 12 to 18 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide; spreads wider over time.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-7

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeLate summer to early fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsEasily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shear or trim back after flowering to tidy the plant and remove any unsightly foliage. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Does not perform well in hot, humid areas.
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Bloom TimeLate summer to early fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Shear or trim back after flowering to tidy the plant and remove any unsightly foliage. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season. Does not perform well in hot, humid areas.

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