Calamintha nepeta ssp nepeta (Calamint)

Description

PLANT:  2021 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year.™ This sun-loving perennial is the perfect choice for attracting pollinators, since it blooms from early summer until frost. Tiny, white flowers cover the bushy habit. Since this is in the mint family, the leaves carry a mint scent. Easy to grow.

CULTIVATION: Prefers full sun and evenly moist, well-drained soil.

UTILIZATION: Front of the garden groupings, naturalizing, herb gardens, containers.  

Origin:         Southern Europe   

Blooms:  early summer-late summer

H: 12-16”      W: 12-15”

Zone:   4-9

2 Qt 79128

photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden