About
Sideritis syriaca, Cretan ironwort, is a compact, aromatic, densely white-woolly perennial to 40 cm producing the characteristic woolly leaves and whorled spikes of small, pale-yellow flowers of the genus in summer. Widely used as a traditional mountain tea. A rewarding aromatic plant for a sunny, well-drained border or herb 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 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.