Limestone Calamint
Clinopodium glabrum
Last reviewed: October 2026
Toxicity unknown
Limestone Calamint (Clinopodium glabrum) 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
medium
Size
12"–18" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
N/A
Native to
AL, AR, IL, IN and 15 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
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Limestone Calamint is a compact native perennial that forms tidy mounds of small, fragrant leaves. This drought-tolerant herb produces delicate white or pale pink flowers that attract pollinators throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Limestone Calamint is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The small tubular flowers are particularly attractive to native bees and butterflies. Its long blooming period provides consistent nectar sources for pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Limestone Calamint need?
- Limestone Calamint grows best in full sun conditions.
- Where is Limestone Calamint native?
- Limestone Calamint (Clinopodium glabrum) is native to AL, AR, IL, IN and 15 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Limestone Calamint attract?
- Limestone Calamint draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Limestone Calamint HOA-friendly?
- Limestone Calamint is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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