Sideritis cypria

Also Known As

Shrubby Hare's Ear

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Sideritis cypria plant details

Sideritis cypria is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sideritis cypria

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, spiky, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sideritis cypria

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If you’ve got a dry & well-drained garden you must try this refreshingly different Canary Island perennial! Adding texture & bright eyecatching contrast to your design efforts, velvety, silvery-white foliage forms a sparkling dense clump about 12”x18”. From late Spring or early Summer onwards, you’ll be delighted by surprising bright lime green spikes to 30” tall held on erect, reddish branching stems. Stacked like origami, the flowers are actually cupped calyces which later sport small yellow blooms. Really fun to grow & combines wonderfully with black groundcover Sedum ‘Voodoo’, gentian Anagallis monellii & golden-orange Ursinia anthemoides. Excellent in containers too!