Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Calamint

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata' plant details

Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata' is a refined, variegated calamint that will not spread uncontrollably like other mints. Forming fragrant, upright, bushy mounds studded with rose-pink flowers in midsummer, this beauty is a must-have. Self-seeds true to cultivar.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Large (grand-flora) 1 1/2" flowers of pink to mauve cover these compact 12" charmers in late summer but the lively variegated leaves share their fresh mint scent all season;great for edger, groundcover, rock garden. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A mounding perennial herb with fragrant pink flowers. It blooms for 3-4 months in summer, growing 6-8 inches tall and emitting a pennyroyal fragrance.