Scarlet Calamint

Clinopodium coccineum

Scarlet Calamint

Teréz Pechová-Hurst

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lamiaceae
Genus:
Clinopodium
Species:
Clinopodium coccineum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
Red

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Prefers open, sunny habitats