Clinopodium georgianum

Names

Common Names

Georgia Basil, Georgia Calamint, Georgia Wild Basil

Growth

Height

12-24 inches

Spread

12-24 inches

Growth Rate

Not known

Appearance

Bloom Color

Pink to purple, including pale lavender.

Foliage Color

Green

Fall Foliage Color

Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones

Zones 7a-9b

Soil Type

Well-drained sandy soils with alkaline pH 8–10.

Soil Drainage

Well-drained sandy soils

Soil pH

8-10, alkaline soil

Lifecycle

Lifecycle

Perennial

Leaf Lifecycle

Semi-deciduous

Seasons of Interest

Summer and Fall

Bloom Time

Summer and Fall

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife

Bees: Yes, Butterflies: Yes, Hummingbirds: Not mentioned, Other pollinators: Not mentioned, Birds: Not mentioned

References

• Clinopodium georgianum - Species Page - APA: Alabama Plant Atlas
• Clinopodium georgianum (Georgia calamint) | Native Plants of North America
• Clinopodium carolinianum (Georgia Basil, Georgia Calamint) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
• September 2022: Georgia savory (Clinopodium georgianum) - GNPS
• FL Bee Gardens
• Clinopodium georgianum – Georgia Basil (BTF.EVR.H.HMR.NB) – Wild Roots Native Nursery
• Mt. Cuba Center | Georgia Wild Basil - Mt. Cuba Center
• Future Plants by Randy Stewart: Georgia Calamint
• Clinopodium georgianum / Species Page / Plant Atlas