Ballota

Ballota pseudodictamnus is an unmistakable drought-tolerant perennial that lends a true Mediterranean mood to the garden. It comes from the sunny regions of Turkey and Greece, which is why it thrives here in full sun in permeable, sandy soil with minimal moisture. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot, which you only need to transplant into a bed, where it will grow to a height of up to sixty centimeters. It does not suffer from diseases or pests and easily withstands frosts down to minus twenty-three degrees Celsius. Its adornment consists of silvery-green, felted leaves. In summer, it blooms with flowers in purple and green tones that attract bees. The plant does not lose its charm even after flowering thanks to cup-shaped calyces reminiscent of bells of Ireland. It works great as supplementary greenery in a bed, which unifies mixed plantings. If you enjoy making bouquets, you will love it as an unusual filler for arrangements. It stays fresh in a vase for ten days, and you can also easily dry the sturdy stems with calyces for winter decorations.