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Clinopodium arkansanum (Limestone calamint)
Smith, R.W.

Clinopodium arkansanum (Nutt.) House

Limestone calamint

Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

Synonyms: Calamintha arkansana, Satureja glabella

USDA Symbol: CLAR5

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Rich mint scent and flavour. Blooms mid-summer. Perfect for rock gardens and patio edges. Add to soil: peat, topsoil and dolomitic limestone.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue

Distribution

USA: AR , IL , IN , KS , MI , MN , MO , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV
Native Habitat: Lakeshores
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Clinopodium arkansanum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Clinopodium arkansanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clinopodium arkansanum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-06-25
Research By: TWC Staff

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