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nepeta subsp. nepeta

Lesser Catmint – Calamint
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
XCALIPET
Perennial Plant of the Year 2021. A pollinator magnet with leaves that are very fragrant when crushed and useful when dried in sachets and potpourri. Also effective as a groundcover, spilling out of containers or over low retaining walls.
 
 
 
 
 
  • Genus

    Calamintha

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Exposure

    Sun

  • Season of Interest

    Summer

  • Hardiness

    5

  • Width

    12-16"

  • Height

    12-16"

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Foliage Color

    Green

  • Flower Color

    Lavender, White

  • Water Needs

    Water regularly - allow soil to dry down between waterings

  • Genus

    Calamintha

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Exposure

    Sun

  • Season of Interest

    Summer

  • Hardiness

    5

  • Width

    12-16"

  • Height

    12-16"

  • Habit

    Clumping

  • Foliage Color

    Green

  • Flower Color

    Lavender, White

  • Water Needs

    Water regularly - allow soil to dry down between waterings

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