Large-flowered calamint (Clinopodium grandiflorum)
Care, watering, light and tips for Large-flowered calamint on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 5–35 °C
About Large-flowered calamint
Clinopodium grandiflorum, commonly known as Greater Calamint, is an aromatic perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, forming dense clumps and producing spikes of tubular, pale lavender to pinkish flowers. Its oval, toothed leaves release a pleasant minty scent when bruised. It is ideal for garden borders, rockeries, or as an understory plant in naturalistic garden settings.
Native range
Central and Southern Europe, and North Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade, which promotes more abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, as it tolerates drought once established. It requires well-drained soil, preferably calcareous or neutral. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, so ensuring good drainage is crucial.
How to save a dying Large-flowered calamint
- Warning signs
- Wilted, yellowing, or brown-spotted leaves. Stunted or weak growth.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If potted, consider repotting into a larger pot with fresh, well-draining substrate. Prune affected parts.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots, or lack of light. Does not tolerate waterlogging or dense shade.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly. It's a resilient plant that recovers well with proper care and a favorable environment.