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Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Lesser Calamint
An undemanding and modest perennial that blooms with a large number of tiny flowers. It blooms for a record-breaking long time throughout late summer and autumn. It forms smaller, compact, airy bushes that emit a minty, spicy fragrance. Thyme-like flowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It will look good among roses as well as in naturalistic steppe flowerbeds, perhaps with lower grasses. This calamint is overall more vigorous. It differs from other calamints with downy leaves by its record length of flowering, stiff and shiny leaves, and also a larger number of flowers that do not form seeds and are therefore extremely long-lasting. It is sometimes sold under the cultivar name 'Triumphator'.
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Attracts pollinators 🐝
Yes
Blooming period
VI-X
Difficulty
Beginner
Diseases
Disease-free 🙂
Edible
Yes
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Information on whether the plant is edible.
Flower color
White, purple
Flower color: Shade
Lavender, light purple
Foliage color
Green
Fragrant (aromatic) 👃
Yes
Frost resistance
-28
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The temperature down to which the plant is frost hardy.
Hardiness zone
5a (-28.9 °C to -26.1 °C)
Height
30-60 cm
Long-lived perennial
Yes
Moisture
💧
Pests
Pest-free 🙂
Poisonous
No
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Information on whether the seeds or plant parts are poisonous.
Position
Sun
Self-seeding
No
Short-lived perennial
No
Soil
Sandy, loamy, poor, well-drained
Spacing
35-35 cm
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Recommended planting spacing.
Spacing: Plants per m²
8
Species
Perennial
Suitable for cutting
Yes
Suitable for drying
No
Support
No
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Information on whether plant support is recommended. Ideally netting, or at least twine along the garden bed.
Winter interest ❄️
No
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Lesser calamint is an absolutely ideal perennial for beginner gardeners, as it is exceptionally unassuming and will forgive you even for potential gardening mistakes. We recommend planting the supplied seedling in a hot and sunny location, which will provide it with the absolutely best conditions for abundant and long-lasting blooming. It likes well-draining, dry soil that is not overly rich in nutrients. Heavy and permanently wet soils should rather be avoided. When planning the planting, allow for a spacing of about 35 centimeters, which corresponds to eight to ten plants per square meter. This spacing will ensure problem-free air circulation. It sprouts rather late in the spring, so empty spots early in the spring are no cause for concern.
During the season, this long-lived perennial will surprise you with its self-sufficiency. Once rooted, it is perfectly adapted to drought, so it only requires watering during extreme summer heatwaves. You can completely skip additional fertilizing; poorer soil conditions suit it best of all. Lesser calamint produces clouds of white and light purple flowers continuously from June to October. It is not necessary to remove faded flowers, as they are sterile, do not form seeds, and constantly renew themselves. Furthermore, the whole plant acts as a strong magnet for bees and butterflies, and thanks to its spicy scent, it can also be used as an edible herb in the kitchen.
With winter approaching, you don't need to worry about lesser calamint at all. It is fully frost-resistant down to a respectable -28 °C and can easily handle even very harsh winters in our conditions. The essential rule for successful overwintering is not to cut the plant in the autumn. Perform a clean-up and deep cut only in early spring, before the first new shoots appear. Since it only grows to a height of 30 to 60 centimeters and maintains a compact shape, there is no need to install any support against flopping.
Are you considering growing lesser calamint in a pot? It's a great idea! This species is absolutely perfect for planting in window boxes and decorative containers, and it will brighten up any sunny terrace. It is important to choose a container with a drainage hole and pour coarse drainage made of expanded clay or gravel at the bottom. Mix standard soil with sand as a substrate, mimicking its natural, poor environment. Soil in a pot dries out faster, so regularly check the moisture and water only when the top layer of soil is dry to the touch. For winter, simply move the pot closer to the house wall, where it will be protected from excessive winter rains.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
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