Description

The mint-scented foliage and soft-purple flowers from Marvelette Blue calamint provides an early-summer playground for honey bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a pollinator garden staple. Calamint is an absolute breeze to care for; plant in a sunny spot with evenly moist soil, and you re good to grow. Marvelette Blue is a garden favorite: it s durable and versatile, making it excellent for containers and mass plantings.

Don t be alarmed if you see people stopping, taking in the sweet-minty fragrance!

Vital details:

Plant size: 12 tall and 12 wide

Light: Full sun (6+ hrs day).

Water: Average, can tolerate some drought after being established.

Hardiness: USDA zone 4-8 (Find your hardiness zone)

Pollinator value: Attracts butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators.

Notable features: Early-blooming, low-maintenance, highly fragrant, heat-tolerant, deer-resistant, container-friendly.

Pot size: One quart

Plant name: Calamintha nepeta Marvelette Blue