Calamintha nepeta (Lesser Calamint) Herb Plant

Lesser Calamint (Calamintha nepeta) Herb Plant

Calamintha nepeta or Lesser Calamint is a perennial shrub, forming a compact mound of shiny, green oregano-like leaves. The flowers are lavender pink. The plant reaches a height of 18 inches. The Lesser Calamint smells like a cross between mint and oregano. It attracts honeybees and butterflies.

Herb usage

It is used as a spice in Italian cuisine where it is called mentuccia, nipitella or nepitella.

Buy Lesser Calamint on line

Our potted Lesser Calamint herb plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.