Ballota pseudodictamnus
Also Known As
- Marrubium pseudodictamnus
- Grecian Horehound
- Mediterranean Mint
Plant type
shrub, perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 7b-11
Ballota pseudodictamnus plant details
Ballota pseudodictamnus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ballota pseudodictamnus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ballota pseudodictamnus
- USDA Zones: 7b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
White woolly, rounded 1 in. leaves and furry stems, soft as chamois, steal the show here. Though the tiny white blooms are insignificant and should be sheared off to maintain an appealing bushy, yet compact form, Ballota sparkles against deep greens and bronzes. Acquiescent to drought, salt spray and high winds, it begs good drainage and protection from excessive winter wet. This illuminated Mediterranean mint makes an excellent choice for borders, banks and rock gardens and was once prescribed by Dioscorides as an antidote for the bite of a mad dog.
Gardening facts about Ballota pseudodictamnus plant
How to Grow Ballota pseudodictamnus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- 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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