Lesser Calamint
Calamintha nepeta
Lamiaceae
Other names
Nepitella
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Long-lived perennial
Native distribution
S. Europe to Great Britain
Biocultural value
Foliage has a minty aroma.
Location
Source of plant
Richters
Description
Strongly aromatic, pubescent perennial reaching 80 cm in height; leaves to 2 cm long, oblong, subentire or with shallow teeth; inflorescence a loosely branched series of up to 15 whorls; corolla to 12 mm long, mauve.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Special characteristics
fragrance