Clinopodium Species, Small Ashe's Savory, Ashe's Calamint

Clinopodiumashei

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Clinopodium (klin-oh-POH-dee-um)
Species
ashei (ASH-ee-eye)
Synonym
Calamintha ashei
Satureja ashei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Oldsmar, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Dunedin, FL | November 2021 | neutral

I would love to find this threatened plant to add to my pollinator garden here in Central Florida, but unfortunately, its seeds or the pl...Read More

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | January 2005 | positive

This small to medium, shrubby, spreading annual or perennial is similar to the False Rosemaries such as Largeflower False Rosemary. It is...Read More

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Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | neutral

FL - Threatened

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