Aromatic Mediterranean herb (lesser calamint) with minty-oregano leaves and a long bee-friendly bloom.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–9 | −28.9 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H5 | −15 °C to −10 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Minty-oregano leaves used for tea and as a culinary herb
- A magnet for bees and other pollinators, flowering over a long season
- Tough, drought-hardy and frost-tolerant; trim after flowering to keep it tidy
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