Calamintha nepeta (Calamint)
Color Name: Marvelette Blue
An award-winning, first year flowering, compact herb. Early blooming, blue-purple flowers stand up well over time, which translates to a better shelf life at the garden center. It's compact and uniform in growth, an improvement over what you can normally expect from seed. The sweet, minty smell will stop you in your tracks-a perfect addition to the herb or ornamental garden.
Growing Tips: Calamintha prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil. Once established, it is able to tolerate hot and dry conditions. Cut back plants by half in late summer if the foliage begins to look worn. This will stimulate the growth of fresh new leaves.
An award-winning, first year flowering, compact herb. Early blooming, blue-purple flowers stand up well over time, which translates to a better shelf life at the garden center. It's compact and uniform in growth, an improvement over what you can normally expect from seed. The sweet, minty smell will stop you in your tracks-a perfect addition to the herb or ornamental garden.
Growing Tips: Calamintha prefers full sun and average, well-drained soil. Once established, it is able to tolerate hot and dry conditions. Cut back plants by half in late summer if the foliage begins to look worn. This will stimulate the growth of fresh new leaves.
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Flower Color: Blue Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 10 to 12 Inches Spread: 10 to 12 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6 |
Blooms: Summer to Fall
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Characteristics |
• Easy to Grow • Drought Tolerant • Cut Flower or Foilage • Border • Mass Planting • Specimen Plant |
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
