Calamintha nepeta spp. nepeta ~ Lesser Calamint rustic The small yellow flowers have

The small yellow flowers have numerous long stamen and bloom in spring

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they are toxic to other wildlife

Occasionally reblooms

Calamintha nepeta spp. nepeta ~ Lesser Calamint rustic The small yellow flowers haveLesser Calamint is a compact spreading perennial with small green foliage that has a strong lemon mint scent. Huge amounts of tiny, white flowers bloom on spikes above the foliage in early summer until fall attracting butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds, and turn pale lavender as night time temperatures drop. Prefers sunny areas in well drained soils. Tolerates light afternoon shade, drought, and grows well in alkaline soils. Catmint used to be