Florida Calamint

Clinopodium ashei

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Varieties We Bring In

StandardClinopodium ashei

Florida Calamint1 varieties

These are the varieties we bring in through the season. Not every one is on the lot at a given time.

Please call (904) 471-0440 to confirm the variety and size you want before you make the trip.

Variety	Sizes & Pricing
Standard Clinopodium ashei	Starting at$7.95 1 gal$7.95

Sizes & Pricing

1 galFrom$7.95

Last received Mar 11, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun to Partial Shade

WaterLow to Moderate

Mature size12-18 inches × 12-18 inches

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About Florida Calamint

Ashe's calamint (Clinopodium ashei) is a state-threatened, short-lived native perennial shrub of Florida's dry scrub and sandhill habitats in central peninsular Florida, producing small, aromatic, basil-scented foliage and delicate pale lavender flowers. It is the primary pollen source for the rare blue calamintha bee and an important pollinator plant for native bee conservation in NE Florida landscapes. Starting at $7.95.

Plant details

Bloom Season: Winter, Spring, Summer
Flower Color: Purple
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: Sandy, Well-drained, Acidic

Care essentials

Light

Requires full sun to light partial shade in well-drained scrub or sandhill conditions; performs best in NE Florida with at least 6 hours of direct sun and no competition from taller plants.

Water

Highly drought tolerant once established in well-drained sandy soil; little to no supplemental irrigation needed in NE Florida. Overwatering or heavy soils will quickly kill this plant.

Soil & Fertilizer

Requires very dry, acidic, nutrient-poor sandy soil; avoid clay, organic-rich, or moist soils. Do not fertilize — rich soil conditions promote weedy competition and reduce plant longevity. Best suited to xeric scrub or sandhill garden settings.