Large-flowered Calamint, Beautiful Mint
Scientific Name: Calamintha grandiflora (L.) Moench
Synonym: Satureja grandiflora
Family: Lamiaceae
Calamintha grandiflora in the Curtis Botanical Magazine
Sunset®: 2-10,14-24,31-41
USDA: 5-9
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Origin: Western Europe to Middle-East
Growth Habits: Perennial, 14-24 inches tall (35-60 cm), 12-18 inches spread (30-45 cm); very aromatic foliage.
Watering Needs: Moderate water, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds (blooms the first year), spreads by rhizomes
'Variegata' is a cultivar with green and white foliage.
Blooming Habits:
Fragrant pink flowers, 1.5 inches long (3.8 cm), produced along the stem, all the summer.
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