Calamint
Perennial
- Award-winning perennial great for beginners!
- Confetti-like white blooms during summer attract pollinators.
- Durable, low maintenance, plus it's deer & rabbit-resistant.
- Zones 5-7, sun, 1.5′ tall x 1.5′ tall at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Calamint
Zone: 5 - 7
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun)
Height x width: 1 - 1.5' x 1 - 1.5'
Flower color: White, sometimes a pale/light purple or blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer through fall
Bloom time: Mid summer - fall
Features: Deer & rabbit resistant, low flammability, fragrant, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, container planting, massing, ornamental, suitable for slopes, edging, herb gardens, rock gardens
How to Grow
Light: Full sun. Can tolerate some light shade in the afternoon.
Water: Average. Tolerates some drought.
Spacing: 2 feet
Fertilizing: None needed. If you wish, apply a granular garden or rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No special care needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Low-maintenance perennial. Can shear back lightly if needed to create a tidier habit or remove spent stems.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
