Acinos arvensis Basil thyme (Labiatae)

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Acinos arvensis
Basil thyme
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The Acinos arvensis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Basil thyme. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. thymoides. Calamintha acinos. Satureia acinos.

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Latin Name:  Acinos arvensis
Common Name:  Basil thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Lam.)Dandy.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Dry sunny banks and in fields on chalky, gravelly and sandy soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: 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 porition[238].

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