Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Calamint
This perfect globe-shaped plant has small aromatic green leaves and thrives in full sun. From summer to frost it is covered with luminous clouds of dainty pale pink flowers that age to lovely lavender. Shear throughout summer for re-bloom. 2021 Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year®! (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
12-16" tall x 12-16" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9
zone map Cold Hardy to -30° to -20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Beneficial Insects Attracts Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Fire-Resistant Plants Fire-Resistant PlantsFragrant Fragrant
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingMay Naturalize May Naturalize
PPA Plant of the year PPA Plant of the yearRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant