| Latin Name: | Acinos arvensis |
| Common Name: | Basil thyme |
| Family: | Labiatae |
| Synonyms: | A. thymoides. Calamintha acinos. Satureia acinos. |
| Known Hazards: | None known |
|
Author: (Lam.)Dandy.
|
| Habit: Annual/Perennial |
| Habitat: Dry sunny banks and in fields on chalky, gravelly and sandy soils[17]. |
| Height: 0.15 Width: 0.3 |
Cultivation Details:
Succeeds in any well-drained soil[244], though it prefers a light well-drained dry soil in full sun[1, 238]. Prefers sandy and alkaline growing conditions[238]. Dislikes shade.
A very hardy plant, tolerating temperatures down to at least -15°c[238].
A short-lived perennial, but the plants usually self-sow when they are growing in a suitable porition[238].
|
Propagation Notes:
Seed - sow in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe or in early spring. If you have sufficient seed then you could try sowing in situ in April or May.
Division in spring.
Basal cuttings in late spring. Very easy[K].
|
The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
Click on the logo below to visit their great site!
Or view their bibliography
|
