Calamintha n. nepeta - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple, lip-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its glossy, egg-shaped, serrated leaves are green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Lesser calamint is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The deciduous leaves of the Lesser calamint are green, ovate, glossy and serrated.

Frost hardiness
The Lesser calamint has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Lesser calamint sets beautiful accents together with: Glabrous lady's mantle, tender feather grass.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Calamintha nepeta forms lip-shaped, purple flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Solitary, group planting, heather garden, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture