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Basil Thyme, Mother of Thyme

Acinosarvensis

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Acinos (ass-IN-ohs)
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Species
arvensis (ar-VEN-sis)
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Synonym
Acinos thymoides
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Abilene, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

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HoneyBAdams
Deer Park, TX | September 2007 | neutral

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Happenstance
Northern California, CA | April 2004 | positive

Acinos: aromatic herb mentioned by Pliny, variously ascribed to be wild basil, basil-thyme.

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