Calamintha 'Variegata': Mint-Fragrant Foliage and Pink Flowers

Calamintha grandiflora 'Variegata' – Variegated Calamint

A well-behaved mint-family perennial with pale-green, oval leaves strongly marbled in white. From mid- to late summer, clear-pink tubular flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Eye-catching in and out of bloom with wonderful minty fragrance all season.

Performance & Care

Resilient in heat and drought; self-seeds true to cultivar. Plant in dappled shade with moist, well-drained soil. Sow seed in containers in spring or divide in early spring. Powdery mildew may occur.

At a Glance

• Height/Spread: 6–12 in.
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Moisture: Medium
• Bloom: Early summer to late summer (pink)
• Foliage: White-variegated, fragrant
• Features: Drought-tolerant, attracts pollinators