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Calamintha nepeta

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Bee and butterfly plant very suited for a sunny border. This plant grows to about 30 cm. The flower colour is pale blue. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is June - September.

Date taken : 01.07.2005

Family : Lamiaceae

© first picture : Garden Picture

© picture 2 : PlantenTuin Esveld, location picture : kwekerij Fahner, Deurningen

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : upright growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 30 and 50 cm
quantity per m2 : 7
flower colour : white
leaf colour : grey
leaf shape : leaves are oval
leaf size : between 3 and 5 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : leaves scented strongly
flowering period : july - september
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant