calamint
Member of the mint family, leaves are very fragrant when crushed. Tiny, tubular, two-lipped, flowers open white in early summer, turning lavender by fall. Flowers are attractive to bees. Long bloom period from June through September.




| Latin name | Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta |
| Common name | calamint |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Zone | Z5-9 |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Season(s) of Interest | Summer through winter |
| Height | 1' |
| Native or origin | Southern Europe to Great Britain |
| Soil conditions | Drought tolerant |
| Flower color | White / lavender |
| Known wildlife aspects | Bees |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Lurie Garden location | Light Plate |
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