Alpine calamint, Basil Thyme

Names
Botanical name: 
Acinos alpinus
Botanical name synonyms: 
Satureja orontia, Calamintha alpina, Calamintha menthifolia, Calamintha officinalis, Satureja alpina, Thymus acinos
Other name: 
[eng] Alpine calamint, Basil Thyme [hun] havasi pereszlény
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Perennial growing to 0.45m. It is hardy to zone 5. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs). We rate it 1 out of 5 for usefulness.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
uses: culinary and medicinal (gyógy- és fûszernövény) sun: full sun (teljes napsütés)