Basil Thyme (Acinos arvensis)
Annual/Perennial
A. thymoides. Calamintha acinos. Satureia acinos.
| Common Name | Latin Name | Plant Family |
|---|---|---|
|
Basil Thyme |
Acinos arvensis |
Labiatae |
The plant makes a good ground cover[244].
Cultivation & Habitat
Seed – sow early spring in a cold frame. If you have sufficient seed then you could try sowing in situ in April or May. Germination should take place within a month. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring.
Basal cuttings in late spring. Very easy[K].
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 position[238].
Europe, including Britain, from Scandanavia to the Mediterranean and east to W. Asia.
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