Ballota Species, Grecian Horehound
Ballotapseudodictamnus

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ballota (bal-LOT-uh)
Species: pseudodictamnus (soo-do-dik-TAM-nus)

Synonym:Marrubium pallidum

Synonym:Marrubium pseudodictamnus

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting