Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White'
Montrose White Calamint

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 Flower Notes:
White
 Foliage Notes:
Green
 Ultimate Height:
18 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
20 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
dry to medium, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Calamintha nepeta is a bushy, perennial herb that is a part of the mint family which is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. It is typically a dense, indefinitely spreading, foliage mat that has upright leafy flowering stems which reach heights anywhere from 12" to 18". The flowers attract bees. Lilac to white flowers bloom from June to September.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Flowering Characteristics 381
  • Foliage Characteristics 79
  • Uses 372

    • Additional Information

    Easily grown in slightly acidic, dry to medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun. It does however tolerate drought although it prefers evenly moist soils. After the plant has flowered cut back the plants to remove unsightly foliage and/or to simply prevent any unwanted self-seeding.

    When Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    2 Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12017_00390*AHCR
    22017_00355*AHCR

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