Bushy perennial spreading by rhizomes or self-seeding to form a groundcover. Dense, grey-green foliage, very fragrant when crushed. Small, tubular, lilac to white flowers bloom in summer. Stems may root where they touch the ground. Excellent as an edging plant or in rock gardens and border fronts.
Calamintha nepeta 'Montrose White' ('Available Summer 2026')
Calamint
Image courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Clump forming, compact habit
- Tiny, white, fragrant flowers
- Blooms early summer to fall
- Small, aromatic green leaves
Border or Bed
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Shear back plants after flowering to tidy the plant and prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates light shade in the afternoon.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant
- Summer Bloomer
- Edging
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Calamintha
Common Name: Calamint
Bushy perennial spreading by rhizomes or self-seeding to form a groundcover. Dense, grey-green foliage, very fragrant when crushed. Small, tubular, lilac to white flowers bloom in summer. Stems may root where they touch the ground. Excellent as an edging plant or in rock gardens and border fronts.