| | | Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Calamintha arkansana (calamint) bears showy blossoms during late spring to mid-fall. The foliage is aromatic. | | Typical Uses | Ground cover. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Calamintha arkansana . | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Calamintha arkansana (calamint) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |