Dragon’s Mouth, Pyrenean Dead Nettle. Rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves producing stems of tubular to bell-shaped dark violet-purple flowers in summer. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Horminum pyrenaicum
Rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves producing stems of tubular to bell-shaped dark violet-purple flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Horminum |
|---|---|
| Species | pyrenaicum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Dragon's Mouth, Pyrenean Dead Nettle |
| Flower Colour | violet, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
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