Florida Calamint Herb Seeds - 25 Fragrant Lavender Blooms, Pollinator Friendly

Florida Calamint is a charming perennial herb prized for its fragrant lavender-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. This low-growing mint relative brings a soft, romantic look to garden borders, herb gardens, and pollinator plantings. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it a wonderful choice for wildlife-friendly landscapes.

With its compact habit and long bloom season, Florida Calamint works beautifully as a edging plant, in rock gardens, or tucked into containers on a sunny patio. The leaves release a pleasant minty aroma when brushed, adding sensory appeal to any garden space.

Plant Features

• Fragrant lavender-pink flowers that bloom over a long season
• Aromatic foliage with a mint-like scent
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Compact, low-growing habit ideal for borders and containers
• Perennial in mild climates; grown as an annual elsewhere

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Calamintha floridana
• Plant Type: Perennial herb
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Low, mounding
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Florida Calamint seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Germination typically occurs in 14-21 days at temperatures around 65-70°F (18-21°C). Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them to their final location after hardening off.

Florida Calamint thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as plants mature. Trim spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy shape. In colder zones, grow as an annual or overwinter indoors.

What's Included

25 Florida Calamint herb seeds.