Re: Ballota pseudodictamnus was: nigra cultivar (Prancing Jester)

I have tried to grow this with no luck overwintering it.  It will
overwinter not too far south of me.  Marvelous plant that I have
lusted for lo' these many centuries.  

Providing a somewhat similar look is Marrubium rotundifolium, which
is hardy for me and actually does not totally collapse in humid
weather.  Not quite the same as the Ballota, but about as close as I
can get.

Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
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> From: ECPep@aol.com
> 
> <<  I see that there is seed for a Ballota pseudodictamnus
available, any one 
>  growing this plant? >>
> 
> Ballota a common British plant probably from Australia or New
Zealand?  I 
> think it has a hardiness problem for the northern half of the US. 
If you 
> read Christopher Lloyd, he is mentioning this plant constantly.  If
someone 
> has brought it through the winter, tell us.
> 
> Claire Peplowski
> NYS z4

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