Acinos alpinus
ALPINE CALAMINT, ALPINE ROCK THYME
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Flowers: purple or blue

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; mid
 
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Acinos alpinus
ALPINE CALAMINT, ALPINE ROCK THYME
Lamiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple or blue

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; mid


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, hanging basket, groundcovers, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting






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