About

A reliable perennial, reaching 20-60cm, with upright form. It bears attractive blooms.

About the genus

A species of evergreen, low-growing, mound-forming drought-loving woody-based flowering perennial within the mint family with velvety, upright yellowish grey-green foliage and whorls of small pink to white flowers in summer.

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible