About
A low-growing dwarf evergreen sub-shrub with rounded, white-hairy leaves and stems and small pink flowers in whorls toward the stem tips, with large calyces.
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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toE Mediterranean
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor, well-drained soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 10 in mid-spring
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free