Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Basil Thyme

Facts
Scientific Name: 
Clinopodium acinos
Also Known As: 
Field Basil, Stone Basil, Basil Calamint, Mother-of-thyme
Information
Description: 

Basil Thyme is a low growing annual that has slightly toothed oval or eliptical leaves. It flowers from May - September and it is a deep violet shade with white markings on the lower petal.

Habitat: 

This plant likes a lime rich soil and will tolerate extremely dry conditions and full sun.