Calamintha nepata is a member of a little known group of plants that are seldom included in garden design. Maybe it is the mention of the word mint in the name that scares gardeners away, but this well behaved plant is actually shrubby in growth habit. The foliage is fragrant and the clouds of small lilac blue flowers attract Butterflies, Honeybees and Hummingbirds. It flowers in early summer and often blooms again in late summer and fall. It is an excellent choice as an edger because of its long season of bloom.
- Height: 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
- Spread: 30 - 46 cm (12 - 18 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
- Sun or Shade: sun
- Bloom Time: early summer
- Leaf Colour: green
- Bloom Colour: lilac blue
- Critter Resistance: deer and rabbits
- Nature Attraction: 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.
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Specials
American Perennial Plant Association Perennial of the Year 2021
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
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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.
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