Acinos alpinus Alpine calamint (Labiatae)

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Acinos alpinus
Alpine calamint
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The Acinos alpinus plant species is found in C. and S. Europe It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Alpine calamint. Some home gardeners know the variety as Calamintha alpinus. Satureia orontia.

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Latin Name:  Acinos alpinus
Common Name:  Alpine calamint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (L.)Moench.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry sunny habitats in mountains and rocky places[50, 148].

Propagation Notes: 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.

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