Savory Mediterranean herb used in Italian cuisine, also known as calamint, relatively unknown here in the United States. Unusual but inviting flavor, like a mix of mint, basil, oregano, thyme and licorice; Nepitella is traditionally used to flavor meats, soups, stews along with mushroom, tomato, potato dishes. Great border or container plant with 12 mounds of oregano-like leaves. Lavender pink tubular flower spikes arrive later in the summer, lasting well into fall; attractive both in an herb and flower garden.

50 seeds

PLANTING

Calamintha nepeta

Perennial , Zones 5-10

Germination: 7-14days

Seed Planting Depth:1/8\”

Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75 F soil temperatures. Transplant 12-15\” apart.Sow outdoors in spring after last frost.Sow a few seeds every 4-6 \”, thin to 12-15\” apart.

LightNeeds: Sun

Soil Needs: Nepitella needs average to rich, well-drained soil

Uses:Medicinal,culinary,attracts bees and beneficials