About
Prasium majus is an evergreen shrub in the mint family from the Mediterranean producing the characteristic hairy, toothed leaves and small, two-lipped, white or pale-pink flowers of the genus. A rewarding plant for a sunny, well-drained, sheltered border in a mild climate.
About the genus
Prasium are small, evergreen shrubs in the mint family (Lamiaceae) from the Mediterranean with toothed, hairy leaves and small, two-lipped, white or pale flowers. Grown in sunny, well-drained, sheltered borders in mild climates.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.