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Large-flowered Calamint

Clinopodium grandiflorum, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
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 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ChirettaSwertia chirayita
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Henry's Magnolia VineSchisandra henryi
Physical SupportPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

American PokeweedPhytolacca decandra

American Pokeweed's allelopathic saponins and aggressive root system can suppress growth of mint family plants

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionPollinator SupportAromatic

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersRespiratory AilmentsAntimicrobialAntispasmodic

Common Questions

What zones does Large-flowered Calamint grow in?

Large-flowered Calamint grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Large-flowered Calamint?

Good companions for Large-flowered Calamint include Chiretta, Henry's Magnolia Vine.

Design guilds with Large-flowered Calamint and see companion relationships visually.

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