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Acinos alpinus

Alpine Rock Thyme (Alpine Calamint)

A very low-growing, decorative herb with abundant, red-violet flowers. Use in a rock garden or in raised beds or containers. Grows well in a gritty, well-drained soil.

  • »  Pink to purple flowers
  • »  Low, trailing, dark green foliage
  • »  Evergreen in mild winters
  • »  Easy to grow alpine or rock garden plant
  • »  Drought tolerant, ideal for trough gardens
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to late summer

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Acinos alpinus

Grows best in full sun, in a gritty, well-drained, average to dry soil. Use in rock gardens, raised beds, or rooftops.