Mediterranean cottage-garden perennial with silvery-grey woolly leaves and tall stems of vivid magenta single flowers through summer. Striking colour against silver foliage.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −34.4 °C to −6.7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–5 | −15 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Plant in sunny cottage-garden borders and gravel gardens — magenta flowers against grey foliage are the defining contrast
- Edible petals — mildly sweet, used sparingly as salad garnish (taste test first, some find them bitter)
- Short-lived perennial — allow self-seeding to perpetuate
- Drought tolerant once established
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