Cyprus Ironwort

Sideritis Cypria

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Overview

The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains. Characterized by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves of up to 2 inches long, and its summer bloom of pale yellow flowers atop silvery-green stems that reach up to 18 inches. Drought-resistant and preferring full sun, it thrives in well-drained soil, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm and subtle aroma to rock gardens or xeriscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 9–10Climate Temperate

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — Characterized by its narrow

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — lance-shaped leaves of up to 2 inches long

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — and its summer bloom of pale yellow flowers atop silvery-green stems that reach up to 18 inches

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — Drought-resistant and preferring full sun

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — adding a touch of Mediterranean charm and subtle aroma to rock gardens or xeriscapes

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — The Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis cypria) is a small, hardy perennial herb endemic to the Troodos Mountains

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — Characterized by its narrow

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — lance-shaped leaves of up to 2 inches long

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — and its summer bloom of pale yellow flowers atop silvery-green stems that reach up to 18 inches

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — Drought-resistant and preferring full sun

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — it thrives in well-drained soil

Cyprus Ironwort (Sideritis Cypria) — adding a touch of Mediterranean charm and subtle aroma to rock gardens or xeriscapes

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