Overview
Marrubium incanum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Marrubium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Marrubium incanum grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, wildflower meadow, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.
About
Marrubium incanum is a cultivar of the Marrubium genus, a group of herbaceous perennials in the Lamiaceae family. These plants are clump-forming and deciduous, thriving in full sun with a preference for south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects. They grow well in well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, and tolerate a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for various garden settings such as cottage gardens, gravel gardens, and wildflower meadows, Marrubium incanum is hardy in the UK (H6) and offers interest during spring and summer.
About the genus
Marrubium is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia as far east as the Xinjiang region of western China. A few species are also naturalized in North and South America.SpeciesMarrubium alyssoides Pomel – Algeria, Morocco Marrubium alysson L. – Mediterranean from Spain + Morocco to Palestine Marrubium anisodon K.Koch – Greece, Albania, Crimea, southwest Asia from Turkey to Kashmir Marrubium aschersonii Magnus – Tunisia Marrubium astracanicum Jacq. – Caucasus, Iran, Iraq, Turkey Marrubium atlanticum Batt.
Wikipedia contributors, "Marrubium", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Marrubium
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Marrubium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Marrubium incanum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildflower meadow, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Marrubium incanum
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Marrubium incanum?
Marrubium incanum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Marrubium incanum need?
Marrubium incanum is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Marrubium incanum hardy in the UK?
Marrubium incanum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Marrubium incanum?
Seed, Softwood cuttings in spring.
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