Clinopodium vulgare - P9

Description
The Cushion Calamint (Clinopodium vulgare) is an upright perennial that produces carmine-red, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from July to September. Its broad-lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and spreads to approx. 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Cushion Calamints are dark green, broadly lanceolate.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
Clinopodium vulgare produces carmine-red, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from July onwards.

Use
Cut flowers, group planting, bee pasture, natural garden