Cyprus Ironwort
Sideritis Cypria
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 9–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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