Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint)

Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint) lavender flower plant with green leaves in a close up.
Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint) lavender flower clusters nestled among dense green foliage on thin stems.

Botanical names: Clinopodium nepeta, Calamintha nepeta

Common name: Lesser Calamint

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Mediterranean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantSubtropical 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 (Lesser Calamint) with pale lavender flower close up against green foliage background.
Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint) with small lavender flower clusters growing along thin upright stems.
Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint) plant with tiny white flowers and green leaves, close up.
Clinopodium nepeta (Lesser Calamint) displays tiny white flowers amidst green leaves during the growing season.


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