Clinopodium nepeta
Family: Lamiaceae
Common names: CALAMINT, LESSER CALAMINT
Synonym: Calamintha nepeta
Native to: Southern Europe To Great Britain
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2.75 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Edible: herb
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: average
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: -10 to +40 °F
Water: moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant
