A lovely aromatic plant with soft hairy scented leaves. These bear large clusters of small white flowers over a long period during the summer and autumn months. Prefers a sunny site and is very tolerant of drought when established. Can be used as a replacement for some traditional mint uses, excellent chopped and added to salads and for making a refreshing tea. Height can be up to 120cm (4').
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Edible Leaves, Seed or BerriesEdible Leaves
Flower ColourWhite
Plant TypeHerbs