Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Ballota Overview
Genus of around 30 hardy, clumping evergreen or deciduous and perennial subshrubs from temperate climates. Originating from locations in the Mediterranean such as South Africa, Central Asia and Northern Europe, this genus is adapted to rocky wasteland and can tolerate drought well. They are commonly grown for their delicate purple or white flowers and soft, velvety foliage and some species are cultivated for groundcover.
How to propagate Ballota
Cuttings
Semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Other uses of Ballota
Grown for the foliage and flowers.