Calamint would be a great choice for rock gardens, rock walls, and green roofs; it thrives in hot, dry sites.
As soon as scratch-and-sniff technology for the computer gets here, you'll be amazed; calamint's crushed leaves are very aromatic. A pennyroyal-flavored tea can be made from them.
Uses: rock garden, green roof, bees, tea
Bloom time: June - September
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Space: 12 inches
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: The tiny seeds need light in order to germinate, so just sow them on the surface. Cold stratification is usually not needed.
- At least 200 seeds per packet
- 62,500 seeds per ounce
- 1 ounce per 1,000 square feet
