Common Name(s): Rock thyme, alpine savory, alpine calamint Botanical Name: Acinos alpinus (Syn. Clinopodium alpinus, Thymus alpinus, Satureja alpinus, Calamintha alpinus) Type: Perennial herb Hardiness: USDA zones 4 to 7 Light Requirements: Full sun Water Requirements: Low Bloom Colors: Violet to lavender Bloom Period: June to September Height: 6 to 12 inches (in flower) Spacing: 9 to 12 inches Features: Aromatic foliage, first year flowering Precautions: Resents wet soils Description: This member of the mint family forms a short cushion of small, rounded, aromatic, semi-evergreen leaves from a semi-woody base. Tube-shaped, purple blooms are held in clusters topping upright stems beginning in late spring. The nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. Uses/Culture: Front of beds and borders, honey bee food plant, alpine troughs and other containers, herb and rock gardens, ground cover for poor/lean soils. Grows best in full sun and average to lean, well-draining soil, but will tolerate some shade and periods of drought once established; resents wet feet. Plants perform best in areas with cool summers. Prune back hard after flowering to restrict growth and maintain best appearance. Germination requirements: Germination occurs in 1-3 weeks under warm (68F), moist conditions. Cover thinly or do not cover.

• Seeds per packet: About 50

Seeds per packet: About 50