Can you identify this mint?

lj_davis

Can you help? I’ve just seen this lovely fragrant low plant (40cm) covered in white flowers. I was so surprised that the small leaves smell of mint when crushed. Can anyone identify it? Ive searched in lots of places - no luck yet.

Hostafan1

Calamintha nepeta?

Fairygirl

Some of the Agastaches smell of mint, although mainly liquorice, but the flowers don't look right for that. Maybe it's just the photo though. 

lj_davis

Thanks for responding so quickly I think it might be the Calamintha nepeta. It does look similar from pictures on the net. It had small leaves as I remember.

Bilje

oh! A reply to a question I didn’t ask. Just home from visiting Blagdon Hall in Northumberland. Spotted a very floriferous plant, squeezed and sniffed a leaf, minty. Well I hadn’t a clue what it was. Well now I do know, and folks say there’s no such thing as coincidence. Thank you Hostafan. 

lj_davis

Thanks so much got your help! I know it’s a bit cheeky but there was a very similar plant next to it with purple / pink flowers. Similar flower form but didn’t smell of mint. I thought it must be a thyme - not sure. Any ideas?? Thanks in advance