Plant Database
Lesser Calamint
Calamintha nepeta
Lesser Calamint is a charming, airy perennial that brings a long season of soft color and delightful fragrance to the garden. From early summer well into fall, it is covered in a frothy cloud of tiny, two-lipped flowers in a delicate shade of pale lilac-white. Its small, oval, gray-green leaves release a refreshing minty-oregano scent when brushed. This easy-going plant forms a loose, bushy mound and is a magnet for bees and butterflies. It's perfect for softening the edges of paths, spilling over walls, or filling the front of sunny borders with effortless grace.
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Prolific, Long-Lasting Mist of Flowers: Produces an endless succession of tiny, pale lilac flowers from summer to frost.
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Delightful Minty Fragrance: The foliage emits a pleasant, clean mint or oregano scent when touched.
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Pollinator Magnet: A top-rated plant for attracting and supporting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
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Drought Tolerant & Easy Care: Once established, it is very drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and requires minimal maintenance.
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Soft, Informal Habit: Forms a relaxed, billowing mound that blends beautifully with other cottage garden plants.