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1 pkt
A$3.75
Botanical Name
Calamintha nepeta

Mountain mint is a clumping/bushy plant to 50 cm that has very aromatic, spicy leaves and flowers. Originally used as a medicinal, tea and culinary herb it is now also valued for its ornamental attributes as it is attractive and long flowering. It produces many small lilac to white airy flowers all summer until late autumn. A hardy perennial that flowers in its first year. The flowers attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. A tough plant that prefers well drained soil. 200 seeds.

Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
GermType
Fast germinating seeds
Sowing Instructions
Fast germinating seeds. Sow direct or in trays to transplant later. Lightly cover the seed, keep moist and warm (20˚C+).
Height
0.5 m
Spacing/Spread
0.3 m
Row Space
0.3 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Oct 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st