Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as lesser calamint.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: lesser calamint
Scientific name: Calamintha nepeta
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta) – Buendia22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
