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Georgia calamint
Scientific Name: Clinopodium georgianum
Family: Lamiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Georgia Calamint (Calamintha georgiana)
Georgia Calamint is a wildflower native to the southeastern United States. It is known for its fragrant foliage and attractive flowers.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a small shrub.
- It has woody stems.
- The leaves are ovoid.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a small shrub.
- It has woody stems.
- The leaves are ovoid.
Common Names
- Georgia Calamint
- Georgia Savory
- Georgia Basil
- Georgia Wild Basil
- Ashe's Calamint
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calamintha georgiana (R.M. Harper) Shinners
- Synonyms:
- Clinopodium georgianum Harper
- Clinopodium ashei
- Satureja caroliniana auct. non (Michx.) Briq.
- Satureja georgiana (Harper) H.E.
- Clinopodium carolinianum Mill. (Accepted Name)
- Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
Georgia Calamint is native to the southeastern United States, specifically found in states like Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina. It is often found in sandy soils.
One known population exists on Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve, SC.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Georgia Calamint is described as a low, sprawling or upright, semi-evergreen subshrub.
- It typically reaches a height and width of 1-2 feet, although some sources cite it reaching up to 2 x 5 feet.
- It has woody stems lined with shiny, ovoid leaves.
- The foliage is fragrant, dark green, and narrow, with an evergreen quality in some cases.
- Flowers are small, half-inch long, pink to purple or pale lavender to white, tubular in shape and bloom in clusters. Flowers come in groups of 3, with a white tube ending in lavender-pink lips with darker markings.
- Blooms occur from mid-summer to early fall, and sometimes even into winter.
Ecological Role
Georgia Calamint is considered an endangered species in some regions. It is a North American native.
Quirky Facts
- There is a cultivar named 'Desi Arnez'.
- It is a short-lived perennial.
- It can be used to make tea with lavender and rooibos.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov
- Dave's Garden
- Discover Life
- University of Georgia