Calamintha nepeta
Lesser calamint Marvelette Blue is an undemanding and modest perennial that will reliably scent any sunny garden. Its homeland is the sunny and dry slopes of southern Europe, which is why even here it revels in direct sun in well-drained, sandy, or poorer loamy soil. You will receive an already grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant directly into the flower bed. It handles winter absolutely without problems, as it tolerates frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees. Soon after planting, it will form smaller, compact, and airy bushes reaching a height of forty centimeters, which will bring a fine texture and constant green foliage to the garden.
From July to the end of September, it blooms with a large number of tiny blue-purple flowers. The whole plant emits a pleasant minty-spicy fragrance, and its flowers, which resemble thyme from a distance, act as a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. It does not suffer from diseases or pests, so growing it is ideal even for beginners. It will look excellent as a natural undergrowth between roses or in naturally designed steppe beds together with lower ornamental grasses. Furthermore, the flowers and green leaves are edible, so you can decorate summer desserts with them. Lesser calamint is also perfectly suited for cutting into smaller fresh bouquets, to which it lends a fine structure and stays fresh for a long time in a vase.
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