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Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (Lesser calamint)

Other names: Dwarf calamint, Lesser catmint

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Species
C. nepeta subsp. nepeta is a compact, mound-forming, aromatic, deciduous to semi-evergreen perennial with upright stems bearing ovate, toothed, hairy, grey-green leaves and loose, branched clusters of tiny, tubular, two-lipped, white flowers from summer into autumn.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.45 m 2-5 years
0 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Thrives in a warm, open site in sun.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Upright, Cushion or Mound Forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves are strongly aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut to the base in autumn.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Propagation

Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Alternatively, sow at 20C in moist compost, keeping cooler after germination. May self-seed freely in ideal growing conditions.

Pests

Diseases

Divide and replant in spring

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Sow seed in containers with heat (spring)

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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