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Plant details
Although rather large for most rock gardens, lesser calamint is a good plant for a dry sunny border as, once established, the plants are fairly drought tolerant - self-sown seedlings are particularly self-sufficient. The neat aromatic foliage and the long flowering season - from mid summer well into autumn - of its airy lilac flower spikes make it a very useful companion for plants such as penstemon, Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana' and lavender which enjoy similar conditions.
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Calamintha
Species: nepeta
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Lilac
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Dry, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 45cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to plant seeds: March to May
Time to divide plants: March to April
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