Illustration of Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus in Hortus Romanus juxta systems Tournefortianum paulo (1772). [Public Domain]

Genus: Pseudodictamnus


Common Names: coming soon


Description coming soon.


Distribution: coming soon


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Our Selection

Pseudodictamnus hirsutus


Common name(s): Iberian horehound


Description: evergreen shrub; dense, rounded growth with wooly leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in summer. Prune hard after flowering to maintain compact habit. Incredibly drought adapted, you can essentially plant it and forget about it.


Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below


Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought


Distribution: N. Africa, Balearic Islands, Portugal, Spain

Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus


Common name(s): Greek horehound


Description: evergreen shrub; dense, rounded growth with wooly leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in summer. Prune hard after flowering to maintain compact habit. Incredibly drought adapted, you can essentially plant it and forget about it. Larger leaves and flowers than P. hirsuta.


Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.


Position: full sun and well-draining soil


Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators


Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below


Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought


Distribution: N. Africa, Greece, Turkey