Calamint
- Product number: 334200
- Origin: Mediterranean Sea region
- Latin: Calamintha nepeta, also known as Satureja calamintha
From a distance, flowering calamint gives the impression of real thyme: soft lilac and a hum of bees and bumblebees! Up close, the fresh minty scent is noticeable and unrivalled: a hint of thyme and camphor are clearly discernible! The leaves somewhat resemble oregano (in shape), and the thousands of labiate flowers can continue to bloom well into autumn if the spent plant is pruned back immediately. The taste is spicy and minty; both leaves and flowers are edible in salads, meat and fish dishes, potatoes, herb butter, etc. Give the plants a sunny spot, good drainage, and some protection in winter.
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Latin: Calamintha nepeta, or Satureja calamintha
Dutch: Bergsteentijm
Also known as: Satureja calamintha
English: Lesser Calamint
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- Flower colour: Soft lilac
- Origin: Mediterranean Sea region
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Calamintha nepeta, also known as Satureja calamintha
- Dutch: Calamint
- Also known as: Satureja calamintha
- English: Lesser Calamint
