How much sun does Georgia calamint need?

Georgia calamint grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Georgia calamint bloom?

Georgia calamint blooms in August, September, and October.

Where is Georgia calamint native?

Georgia calamint (Clinopodium georgianum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Georgia calamint attract?

Georgia calamint draws bees and butterflies.

Georgia calamint

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Clinopodium georgianum

Last reviewed: November 2026

Georgia calamint (Clinopodium georgianum) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Georgia calamint (Clinopodium georgianum) 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

8"–18" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Growing Georgia calamint

Grow Georgia calamint in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fall flowers provide late-season nectar for bees and butterflies preparing for winter or migration.

Common questions

How much sun does Georgia calamint need?: Georgia calamint grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Georgia calamint bloom?: Georgia calamint blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is Georgia calamint native?: Georgia calamint (Clinopodium georgianum) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Georgia calamint attract?: Georgia 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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