Calamintha nepeta spp. nepeta ~ Lesser Calamint rustic Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan is

Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan is a long-season native herbaceous perennial with an upright clumping habit and dark blue green narrow foliage

These flowers bloom in early summer and then again in the fall

Aesculus pavia

Spread:  1’ - 2'

IMAGE: Julia Butler

Calamintha nepeta spp. nepeta ~ Lesser Calamint rustic Cherokee Sunset Black-Eyed Susan isLesser Calamint is a compact spreading perennial with small green foliage that has a strong lemon mint scent. Huge amounts of tiny, white flowers bloom on spikes above the foliage in early summer until fall attracting butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds, and turn pale lavender as night time temperatures drop. Prefers sunny areas in well drained soils. Tolerates light afternoon shade, drought, and grows well in alkaline soils. Catmint used to be