Calamintha nepeta sp. nepeta

Calamint

Plant Type: Perennial

This Calamint has small-leaved foliage that has a sweet, minty fragrance when crushed and is covered in lilac-white flowers that are highly favored by hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators. The dried flowers can also be used as scented potpourri. It is a hardy plant that prefers moist well-drained soils but can also tolerate drought. It will gradually spread by rhizomes and can easily be trimmed back if it winds up where it is not wanted. It blooms from early summer into fall. It is a great choice to use along the edges of paths, beds and borders, as well as rock gardens and stone walls.