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False Dittany

Ballota pseudodictamnus

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Overview

Ballota pseudodictamnus, commonly known as Grecian Horehound, is an evergreen perennial offering soft, fuzzy, silvery-green foliage. Growing to about 24 inches tall and wide, this Mediterranean native thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. Its small, insignificant pale pink flowers attract bees. Ideal for xeriscaping, it's drought-tolerant once established and adds textural contrast to borders and rock gardens. USDA zones 7-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 9–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–2 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Labiatae
Climate
Mediterranean

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False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — and its low-maintenance nature
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — it typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet and spreads equally wide to about 3 feet; lilac to pale pink flowers
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — white flowers in the garden
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — this Mediterranean native thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade; and its low-maintenance nature
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — The foliage possesses a soft sage-green to gray-green hue; its small, insignificant pale pink flowers attract bees
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — shrub for full
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — creating a dense display of heart-shaped; and its low-maintenance nature
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — These are nestled within the leaf axils and are beloved by bees and butterflies; and its low-maintenance nature
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — commonly known as Grecian Horehound; its small, insignificant pale pink flowers attract bees
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — Its small, insignificant pale pink flowers attract bees, image 25
False Dittany (Ballota pseudodictamnus) — Growing to about 24 inches tall and wide; lilac to pale pink flowers that add a delicate splash of color
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