Alpine Catmint. Pretty small tubular flowers produced on short spike-like whirls. Aromatic foliage. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Acinos corsicus
Pretty small tubular flowers produced on short spike-like whirls. Aromatic foliage.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Acinos |
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Species | corsicus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Alpine Catmint |
Flower Colour | lilac |
Soil | Light, Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 40cm |
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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