TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Clinopodium nepeta, Calamintha nepeta, Lesser Calamint. Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'
Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'

Clinopodium nepeta, Calamintha nepeta

Lesser Calamint
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 5-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Clinopodium nepeta smells like a cross between mint and oregano. It attracts honeybees and butterflies.



Clinopodium nepeta, Calamintha nepeta, Lesser Calamint. Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'
Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'
Clinopodium nepeta, Calamintha nepeta, Lesser Calamint. Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'
Clinopodium nepeta 'Triumphator'


Link to this plant:
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