Bushy subshrub with attractive white-woolly stems and heart-shaped, grey-green leaves. Small white-marked purple-pink funnel-shaped flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ballota acetabulosa
Bushy subshrub with attractive white-woolly stems and heart-shaped, grey-green leaves. Small white-marked purple-pink funnel-shaped flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Ballota |
|---|---|
| Species | acetabulosa |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, grey |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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