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Growing Calamintha (Calamint): Drought-Tolerant Perennial for Sun

Pronunciation: kal-uh-MIN-thuh

Calamintha thrives in full sun (afternoon shade recommended in hottest parts of Zone 9 West) and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant with a shrubby habit. Leave fine, twiggy stems over winter to catch snow. Cut back to live wood in spring. In the South, if plants look tired after first bloom, cut to the ground in midsummer for a fresh flush of bright green foliage.

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