Calamintha nepeta (Mountain Mint) zones 5-9
Airy plumes bloom from June to October on this lovely herbaceous perennial. Blooms and leaves can be used fresh or dried to make mint tea with a rich spearmint flavor.
Like all plants in the mint family, Mountain mint is deer resistant and in general is a cold-hardy, tough perennial. For such a tough plant, we love the cloud-like softness this perennial can add to a garden.
We enjoyed visiting your beautifully landscaped displays yesterday. We have a question pertaining the pawpaw tree we purchased on the occasion. Would you have a more detailed information as to the variety; it just says Asimina Triloba on the tag. This website recommends pollinating with a second but different variety.
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