Calamintha 'Marvelette Blue' has large, striking, purple-blue flowers on upright spikes. This plant is terrific for edging a border or growing along a pathway. The flowers are very attractive to butterflies and many other pollinators. The foliage has a delightful minty fragrance. Easy and reliable, this does not spread around like regular mint. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. This plant often benefits from a hard clip back in late July, to rejuvenate it.
- Height: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
- Spread: 30-35 cm (12-14 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
- Sun or Shade: sun
- Bloom Time: early summer to early fall
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: purple blue
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: all pollinators
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Calamintha is a very easy plant to grow and is adaptable to a wide range of conditions. It will easily tolerate poor soil and dry conditions. It can be clipped back in August to freshen the plant.
Bloomfest Garden Art Show
Mark your calendar for July 20-28. We will be open every day during that time. Our Bloomfest Garden Show is happening and our daylily field will be in full bloom. This year we will be displaying the work of 23 artists throughout the gardens and daylily field. It is easy to visualize how a piece of art might look in your own garden when you see it in displayed in a garden here.
Suzanne and Bruce and the Whitehouse Team
July Art Show
Coming Soon Details on our exciting Garden Art Show
The purpose of our Garden Art Show is to merge the beauty of art with the tranquility and aesthetics of a garden, creating a unique and immersive experience for visitors.
You don't want to miss these pieces that harmonize with the surroundings and evoke a sense of connection to nature.
Check Back in May for dates and times.
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