Ballota acetabulosa
Also Known As
- False Dittany
- Greek Horehound
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Ballota acetabulosa plant details
Ballota acetabulosa is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ballota acetabulosa
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ballota acetabulosa
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A small, aromatic, evergreen, drought tolerant sub-shrub from the Mediterranean, grown for it's attractive woolly appearance. Pairs of heart shaped woolly leaves clothe stiff, woolly stems. In summer whorls of small, pink and white, two lipped flowers are held in what are best described as woolly green, hollyhock-like bracts.Trim in spring to encourage compact growth.A great plant, understated enough to use as a common theme throughout a garden, without detracting from other plants, yet with enough interest to never become boring. Indeed it can be quite a feature, the bracts alone are a fascinating study in botanical architecture.
By: Zephs
Gardening facts about Ballota acetabulosa plant
How to Grow Ballota acetabulosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ballota for your garden
aka Ballota 'All Hallows Green', Green Horehound
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 15"-18"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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