Calamint – #1 Container

Description

Calamint

— 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year! —

General Information

Calamint is a delightful perennial plant.  Overall, bushy in appearance with a slightly spreading form.  Great for naturalized areas, or in landscaping beds.  The foliage grows densely on the stems, giving the plant a nice full appearance.  The leaves are grey-green in color.  The leaves emit a nice fragrance when brushed or crushed.  Small, tubular light lavender to white flowers grow on the stems.  They bloom over a long season, from June through September.  The flowers are quite attractive to bees.

Additional Information

Calamintha nepeta grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches, with a spread of 18 to 24 inches.  It is recommended for USDA climate zones 5 to 7.  Calamint tends to grow best in full sunlight.  It does best with average amounts of moisture in well drained soils.  Once established, it can do quite well in dryer conditions.  It is not known to have any particular disease or insect issues. Keep in mind that shipping size and height are an average of our plants and can vary by season.

Shipping Notes

NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THESE US STATES AND TERRITORIES: AK, HI, GM, PR, VI.  Due to Department of Agriculture regulations, we cannot send plants to California. Our products will ship with either USPS or FedEx.  They should take 2 to 3 days to reach most areas that we ship to.  All of our plants will be shipped out within 7 to 10 business days, with certain exceptions.