Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White'
Montrose White Calamint

Family:

Lamiaceae (Mint Family) 56

Genus:

Calamintha (Calamint) 1

Plant Type:

Herbaceous 480

Growth Forms:

Bushy 187

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 285

Foliage Characteristics 53

Fragrant Leaves 7

Uses 397

Border 395

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.

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No Fruiting Observations Available

2 Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant

Number	Accession ID	Location
1	2017_00390*A	HCR
2	2017_00355*A	HCR

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