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The nursery is now open to the public between 10am and 4pm. Please follow instructions on site, card payments only, no cash. Click and collect is also available.
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Last updated 14/05/20 10:00.
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Sorry, you cannot proceed to the checkout right now as we are having to limit the number of orders we can process each hour. Your basket will be saved for you - we ask that you please try to place your order later, and thank you for your patienceBALLOTA
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.
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - subshrubs.
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil - clump or mat-forming.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - aromatic leaves are sometimes unpleasantly so. -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - Mediterranean,Europe, western Asia. -
Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
Ballota - Care Guide
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BALLOTA pseudodictamnus >
Commonly known as: False dittany, Shrubby horehound.
Grey-green foliage, pink flowers
