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Ballota acetabulosa

Also Known As

  • False Dittany
  • Greek Horehound

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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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

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant

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