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    Acinos alpinus

    Also Known As

    • Alpine Calamint
    • Rock Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-15"
    • W: 10"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Acinos alpinus plant details

    Acinos alpinus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Acinos alpinus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 6 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acinos alpinus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This little thyme relative forms a carpet only a couple inches tall topped lavender-purple flowers in late summer. _Zone 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Acinos alpinus plant

    How to Grow Acinos alpinus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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