Clinopodium Species, Scarlet Calamint, Red Savory, Red Mint Shrub, Scarlet Balm

Clinopodiumcoccineum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Clinopodium (klin-oh-POH-dee-um)
Species
coccineum (kok-SIN-ee-um)
Synonym
Calamintha coccineum
Clinopodium macrocalyx
Cunila coccinea
Melissa coccinea
Satureja coccinea
Sun Exposure
Foliage
Evergreen
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Where to Grow
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gainesville, Florida(2 reports)

Holt, Florida

Navarre, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Port Saint Joe, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Leander, TX | April 2023 | positive

Grew up in the 32578 area code (Niceville/Bluewater/Seminole). This plant used to be extremely abundant, along every roadside, trail, and...Read More

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Holt, FL | September 2018 | positive

This grows abundantly wild in my property in Holt Florida. The soil is sandy on top. These grow in yellow as well. They grow in amongst t...Read More

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Navarre, FL (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | positive

This beautiful bright orange perenial is native to my area here on the Florida Gulf Coast. Another Common Name is 'Red Savory". The ora...Read More

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