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Ballota pseudodictamnus

false dittany

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Whorls of white or pink-tinted flowers appear in May and June on woolly stems above the mounds of yellow-flushed grey-green leaves. This upright, woolly-stemmed subshrub looks great in a sunny, well-drained gravel garden, surrounded by other drought-loving plants. Closely related to the 'false dittany' traditionally used for lighting oil-lamps in Crete, it may not survive in areas with cold, wet winters.

How to care for Ballota pseudodictamnus:

Cut back in early spring to retain a neat, compact shape. Avoid overwatering, particularly in winter.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

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