Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Lesser calamint, Dwarf calamint, Lesser catmint
Calamintha Calamintha
C. nepeta subsp. nepeta - 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.
Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta is: Semi evergreen
Leaves are strongly aromatic.
Upright, Cushion or Mound Forming
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
Cut to the base in autumn.
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.
Division, Seed
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Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (Lesser calamint) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta
Lesser calamint, Dwarf calamint, Lesser catmint
Calamintha Calamintha
C. nepeta subsp. nepeta - 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.
Semi evergreen
Leaves are strongly aromatic.
Upright, Cushion or Mound Forming
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White in Summer; White in Autumn
Grey-green in All seasons
Cut to the base in autumn.
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.
Division, Seed
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Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (Lesser calamint) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
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.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta (Lesser calamint)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Calamint looks good in with other grey-leaved plants as a gentle colour contrast. Plant with quiet herbs, such as rosemary, rue and hyssop.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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