Calamint
Calamintha grandiflora
Also known as
Greater Calamint, Large-Flowered Calamint
Thé d'Aubrac by Jmp48 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
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30cm | Max | 30cm |
10cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Calamint Overview
This rhizomatous, perennial species is mainly used for the edges of borders as it is small and neat, growing like a little bush. The flowers are small but add great pink colour to the garden throughout summer and autumn. It has a strong scent that comes from the leaves, and attracts both bees and butterflies.
How to propagate Calamint
Division
Seed
Special features of Calamint
Attracts bees
Attracts butterflies
Autumn colour
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Calamint
It can be cooked and used as a herbal medicine for bruises and cramps.