Calamintha nepeta nepeta is a charming, aromatic perennial that brings a Mediterranean touch to the garden. Its fine, grey-green foliage forms a compact, bushy habit and pairs beautifully with the airy lilac-blue flowers that bloom in summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Calamintha nepeta nepeta is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, or as an edging plant. With its long flowering period and delightful scent, it adds color, fragrance, and life to the garden.
Please note: Plants are living products and may vary slightly from the photos and description. Minor imperfections are normal and typically recover well once planted. Our plants are strong, long-lasting and delivered in pots directly from our partner growers.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Height: approx. 10-25 cm
- Pot: Ø9 cm nursery pot
- Care: easy — low maintenance, drought-tolerant
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
- Fragrance
- Foliage
- Time to maturity
- 1-2 years
- Soil
- Loam, Sandy
- Soil pH
- Neutral to alkaline
- Moisture
- Dry to moist
- Drought resistance
- Yes
- Exposure
- Sheltered, Exposed
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H5 (to about -10 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder: Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta; PFAF: Calamintha nepeta
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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