white verticillata

Verticillata is a common wildflower in Europe.  It is winter dormant and then grows rapidly in spring.  The basal growth is hairy and soft, the flowers purple.        There is also a white form which is okay although I don’t still have it growing.   The foliage is dense and about as wide as it is high,  60cm,  so it suppresses weeds.

Propagation is by division in spring and summer which then grows rapidly.

Verticillata would be drought hardy enough if it never had much moisture and didn’t put on luxuriant growth which needed moisture to sustain it.  Full hot sun is  not its preference.  I would suggest average moisture and part shade in hot areas.

Price:  $9