How much sun does Ashe's calamint need?

Ashe's calamint grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Ashe's calamint bloom?

Ashe's calamint blooms in March, April, May, September, and October.

Where is Ashe's calamint native?

Ashe's calamint (Calamintha ashei) is native to FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Ashe's calamint attract?

Ashe's calamint draws bees and butterflies.

Ashe's calamint

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Calamintha ashei

Last reviewed: November 2026

Ashe's calamint (Calamintha ashei) is a perennial shrub native to FL, GA. It blooms in March, April, May, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Ashe's calamint (Calamintha ashei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct

Native to

FL, GA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Growing Ashe's calamint

Grow Ashe's calamint in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers are highly attractive to native bees and butterflies, especially within the sandy scrub habitats where it grows.

Common questions

How much sun does Ashe's calamint need?: Ashe's calamint grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Ashe's calamint bloom?: Ashe's calamint blooms in March, April, May, September, and October.
Where is Ashe's calamint native?: Ashe's calamint (Calamintha ashei) is native to FL, GA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Ashe's calamint attract?: Ashe's calamint draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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