Sideritis scardica (Greek mountain tea)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, sharply drained, preferably gritty, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established. Protect with a thick, dry mulch in colder areas. Avoid excessive winter wet. Best planted in mid- to late autumn in areas with mild winters and hot, dry summers. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth. Dried leaves and flowers are used to make a medicinal tea.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, City, Drought Tolerant, Flavouring food and drinks, Desert garden/Xeriscaping

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, Montenegro

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic