About
Sideritis cypria, the Cypriot ironwort, is a compact, aromatic, grey-woolly perennial or subshrub producing the characteristic opposite, woolly leaves and whorled spikes of small, hooded, yellow flowers of the genus in summer. A rewarding and ornamental plant for a sunny, well-drained border or Mediterranean-style garden.
About the genus
Sideritis, the ironworts, are aromatic, woolly-leaved perennials and subshrubs producing whorled spikes of small, hooded, two-lipped flowers. Grown in sunny, well-drained borders and Mediterranean-style gardens; several species are used medicinally as herbal teas.
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.