Calamintha nepeta - Lesser calamint

Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta) is a spreading Mediterranean perennial herb with a pennyroyal-like fragrance, valued as an exceptional bee plant.

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Well drained soil¹

Outputs

• Human food
• Medicinal use

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Attracting bees¹
• Ground cover¹

Footnotes

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