About
A clump-forming, herbaceous perennial from rocky, dry montane habitats in southern Europe (eriophoroides, resembling Eriophorum), with narrow, mid-green, spiny-margined leaves and erect stems bearing large, globose, woolly, pale purple thistle flowerheads in summer. A bold and ornamental thistle for a well-drained, sunny, naturalistic border.
About the genus
Satureja can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs with aromatic, linear to obovate leaves and spike-like clusters of tubular 2-lipped flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.