scarlet calamit - Clinopodium coccineum

Synonyms: satureja coccinea, red basil,

USDA Plant Code: CLCO10
Light Requirement: full sun - part shade
Soil Moisture: dry
Height: 2 1/2 feet
Leaves: semi-evergreen
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: shrub,
Hardiness Zone: both
Salt Tolerance : no
Drought Tolerance: no
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no
Riparian Buffers: no
All Pollinators: no
Native Bees and other Pollinators: no
Butterflies and Moths: no
Hummingbird: no
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: red
Bloom Period: summer/fall
Fragrant: yes
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Foliage; Leaves are opposite and decussate (opposite pattern of leaves has successive leaf pairs that are perpendicular?).
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