Calamintha nepeta
Lesser Calamint is a delightful perennial valued for its clouds of tiny white to pale lavender flowers and aromatic, mint-scented foliage. It blooms continuously from early summer until frost, creating a soft, airy effect in the garden.
This pollinator magnet is beloved by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Compact and tidy, it’s perfect for edging pathways, filling in rock gardens, or softening borders. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it’s also deer- and rabbit-resistant, making it a reliable performer in any sunny spot.
- � Masses of tiny white to pale lavender flowers
- � Attracts bees, butterflies & pollinators
- � Aromatic mint-scented foliage
- � Thrives in full sun, drought-tolerant
- � Mature Size: 12–20 in. tall, 18–24 in. wide
- � Excellent for borders, rock gardens & edging
Note: Calamintha nepeta was named the 2021 Perennial Plant of the Year for its outstanding garden performance and pollinator value.
Growing Zones: 5–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 12–20 in. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 18–24 in. |
| Botanical Name: | Calamintha nepeta |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Summer through Frost |
| Type: | Perennial |