Alpine Catmint. Pretty small tubular flowers produced in whirls with a white mark on the lower lip. Aromatic foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acinos alpinus
Pretty small tubular flowers produced in whirls with a white mark on the lower lip. Aromatic foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Acinos |
|---|---|
| Species | alpinus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Alpine Catmint |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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