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Common Name:
calamint
Plant Type:
Herbaceous Perennial
Family:
Lamiaceae
Geographic Origin:
Northern Europe
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
Up to 2 feet high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Herb and rock gardens, edging for walks
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Lavender- blue
Exposure:
Full sun, light shade
Soils:
Well-drained

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

An easy-to-grow evergreen perennial, Calamint has lush green leaves that emit a tart, minty fragrance which works like smelling salts on a hot day.