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Clinopodium coccineum |
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Synonym(s) |
Calamintha coccinea |
Common name |
scarlet calamint, red savory |
Family |
lamiaceae |
Life cycle |
perennial (Z7b-10) |
Flowers |
red |
Size |
24-36" |
Light |
sun-part shade |
Cultural notes |
well drained soil; heat- and drought-tolerant |
Evergreen shrublet with wiry stems lined with small leaves in opposite arrangement, with a mild fragrance. Scarlet flowers arrive thoughout the year, and are attractive to hummingbirds. Native to the southeastern US.
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