Ballota hirsuta growing shrub of the genus Ballota also known as Greek Horehound, Ballota hirsuta perennial evergreen or can grow as annual used as ornamental drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, temperate, desert or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 7-10 as perennial 5-7 as annual.
Leaves color green in in round to heart shape with wavy margin, the leaves hairy.
Ballota hirsuta flowers
Flower color purple, the flower small in mouth shape and grow on stem in inflorescence.
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Requirements for Ballota hirsuta growing and care:
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flower stems
Size of the plant?
30-50 cm, 12-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Small purple flowers, mouth shape and grow on stem in inflorescence.
Scientific name:
Ballota hirsuta