Id-Code: SA 030
Family: Lamiaceae, Labiatae
Origin: Mediterranean
Special Features: Eye-catching silver foliage
Distinction: Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society
Colour: White to yellow, with tiny spots - pink to violet
Natural Flowering Period: July - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z5-8
Growth Habit: Tight rosettes
Foliage: Grey, woolly leaves which resemble large mittens
Height with Flower: 65 cm (25'')
Spacing between Plants: 65 cm (25'')
Soil Requirement:Tolerant of dry soils and less humid climates, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: An exceptional accent when planted singly or in groups. Good for the rock garden, border, containers, or for planting in the crevices of walls. Because of its grey-silver foliage it can be easily combined with any color in the garden
Specialities: Easy-to-grow
Cultural Tips:
Growing On:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 6,667
Seeds per Gram: 150
Seeding Recommendation: 10 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 1-2 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C (68°F). Seeds must be covered thinly. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.
Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not Necessary
Container Size(s): 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2''); 2-3 plugs per 15 cm (6'')
Vernalization: There is little advantage to vernalization even though a cold period won't do any harm on this or any perennial seed item.
Forcing: This species is not a suitable candidate for forcing.
Fertilization: Light (100-150 ppm)
