Mother of Thyme. Pretty small tubular violet-purple flowers produced in whirls with a white mark on the lower lip. Aromatic foliage. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acinos arvensis
Pretty small tubular violet-purple flowers produced in whirls with a white mark on the lower lip. Aromatic foliage.
Additional information
| Generic | Acinos |
|---|---|
| Species | arvensis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mother of Thyme |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| 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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