Marvelette White Calamintha calamint
Clinopodium nepeta 'Marvelette White Calamintha'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size8 to 10 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Marvelette White Calamintha' calamint (Clinopodium nepeta 'Marvelette White Calamintha') is an herb for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 8 to 10 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the fragrant blooms from summer into autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Stonecrop, Hardy geranium, and Alpine aster.