Ballota pseudodictamnus

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False dittanyPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 60cmSpread: 70cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Pink

Foliage colour:

Silver

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

False dittany, Ballota pseudodictamnus, is a small, bushy shrub that thrives in hot, sunny and dry conditions. It's aided by a covering of felty, silver hairs that reduce water loss. In late summer it produces flowering spears that bear whorls of small pink flowers.

Ballota pseudodictamnus is perfect for growing in sunny gravel gardens, where it'll inhibit weed growth and combine well with plants like bearded irises and phlomis.

For best results, grow Ballota pseudodictamnus in full sun in a poor, well-drained soil. Prune back hard in spring to encourage fresh growth, which has the best colour. Ballota pseudodictamnus has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

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Ballota ‘Pseudodictamnus’ and wildlife

Ballota ‘Pseudodictamnus’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Ballota ‘Pseudodictamnus’ poisonous?

Ballota ‘Pseudodictamnus’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People