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Ballota pseudodictamnus
false dittany or Greek horehound
Family
Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone
USDA:
7a - 10b
RHS:
H - HH
EGF:
H3 - G1
Australia:
1 - 4
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light
full sun
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Ballota pseudodictamnus
(false dittany) bears bright pink blossoms during late spring to mid summer. The foliage is greyish green and light grey in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container and edging.
Special Characteristics
Ballota pseudodictamnus
is tolerant of drought.