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Clinopodium arkansanum
Clinopodium arkansanum (Nutt.) House
Limestone Calamint
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Calamintha arkansana, Calamintha glabella var. angustifolia, Clinopodium glabrum, Hedeoma arkansana, Hedeoma glabra, Satureja arkansana, Satureja glabella var. angustifolia, Satureja glabra
USDA Symbol: CLAR5
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Rich mint scent and flavour. Blooms mid-summer. Perfect for rock gardens and patio edges. Add to soil: peat, topsoil and dolomitic limestone.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Inflorescence: Cyme
Size Notes: Up to about 18 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Blue , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AR , IL , IN , KS , MI , MN , MO , NM , NY , OH , OK , PA , TN , TX , VA , WI , WVNative Habitat: Lakeshores
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FACU | FAC | FACW | FACW | FAC |
Web Reference
Webref 80 - Illinois Wildflowers (2002) John HiltyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Clinopodium arkansanum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Clinopodium arkansanum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Clinopodium arkansanum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-07Research By: TWC Staff