Calamint (Calamintha sylvatica)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Calamintha sylvatica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and aromatic herb tea is made from the leaves. — A sweet and aromatic herb tea is made from the leaves.; Leaves - used as a flavouring in cooked dishes.; Pleasantly pungent and strongly aromatic, the flavour is said to resemble a cross between mint and marjoram.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry grassy banks, usually on calcareous soils, from southern Britain north to Durham and Yorkshire. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)