About
A low-growing, spreading perennial to about 15�30cm tall from rocky, dry habitats of the Mediterranean and Middle East, with erect, white-bristly-hairy stems, narrow, elliptic, grey-white hairy leaves and drooping, tubular, pale yellow or white flowers in short, one-sided racemes in summer. A charming and distinctive plant for a sunny, dry, sharply-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Fraxinus are medium-sized to large, mostly deciduous trees with attractive pinnate leaves, sometimes conspicuous flowers and autumn colour, and distinctive winged fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.