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Low Calamint

Clinopodium arkansanum, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest ConfuserGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Maryland FigwortScrophularia marilandica
Pest Deterrent
Four-tooth SneezeweedHelenium quadridentatum
Pest Deterrent
Small TeaselDipsacus pilosus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Prostrate HyssopHyssopus decumbens

Both lamiaceae produce terpenoids that can inhibit nearby mint family plants

Uses

Functions

Small Native Bee SpecialistBeneficial Wasp Nectar SourceAromatic Pest DeterrentPredatory Mite HabitatExtended Bloom PeriodPollinator Pathway Plant

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Digestive AidAromatic Tea

Common Questions

What zones does Low Calamint grow in?

Low Calamint grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Low Calamint?

Good companions for Low Calamint include Maryland Figwort, Four-tooth Sneezeweed, Small Teasel.

Design guilds with Low Calamint and see companion relationships visually.

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