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Lesser Calamint
Calamintha nepeta
Lesser Calamint
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Tidy mounds of green foliage interspersed with soft white blooms in summer. Leaves give off a minty-lemon fragrance when crushed. Tolerates day and alkaline soils well.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Lesser Calamint get?
About 12-18" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Lesser Calamint need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
Will Lesser Calamint grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Lesser Calamint deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Lesser Calamint in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Lesser Calamint wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.