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Scarlet Calamint

Clinopodium coccineum

Scarlet Calamint is a bright red flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its sweet smell attracts butterflies and bees, making it a happy spot in gardens!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Scarlet Calamint has striking, vibrant scarlet to reddish-orange tubular flowers, clustered along upright stems. Its small, dark green leaves are oval-shaped and emit a distinctive minty aroma when crushed. It stands out with its fiery blossoms against the green foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusClinopodium
Scarlet Calamint
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Scarlet Calamint

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

It can withstand very dry weather, staying strong when other plants wilt.

Its bright red flowers are a favorite snack stop for speedy hummingbirds!

Native Americans traditionally used its leaves to make soothing herbal teas.

This plant's leaves have a zesty, minty smell when you gently rub them.

Special abilities

Ability

Nectar Beacon

Scarlet Calamint has bright red, tubular flowers that act like a beacon, perfectly attracting hummingbirds to pollinate them.

Ability

Scent Shield

This plant's aromatic leaves release a minty smell, helping to repel some hungry animals from taking a bite.

Ability

Tough Rooter

Scarlet Calamint can grow in dry, sandy, and poor soils, which helps it survive where many other plants struggle.

Measurements & details

Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
2.5-3.8 cm
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Bird

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or smelling flowers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Scarlet Calamint?

30-90 cm

How wide does Scarlet Calamint spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Scarlet Calamint?

2.5-3.8 cm

When does Scarlet Calamint bloom?

Summer to fall

Is Scarlet Calamint edible?

Yes

Is Scarlet Calamint toxic?

None

What is Scarlet Calamint's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Scarlet Calamint pollinated?

Bird

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