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    BALLOTA
    BALLOTA
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    BALLOTA

    Commonly known as Horehound

    Genus of 30-35 species of clump- or mat-forming perennials and evergreen subshrubs from rocky and waste ground in the Mediterranean, Europe and western Asia.

    B. pseudodictamnus, the most commonly available, is often described as the loveliest of greys.

    The genus is represented in the UK by B. nigra, black horehound, an unpleasant-smelling plant common in waste places and at roadsides.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Aromatic leaves are sometimes unpleasantly so.
    • Evergreen
      Subshrubs.
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice

    varieties
    BALLOTA hirsuta
    horehound
    Small, velvety silver leaves and purple flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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