Ironwort - Herbs
Sideritis scardica is a low-growing plant with silvery leaves, having some similarity to sage. Used for preparing 'Greek Mountain tea'. Particularly suited to dry and sunny locations. Harvest when flowering.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | perennial |
|---|---|
| Temperature requirements | frost-tolerant |
| Sidertis syriaca | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Seed spacing in the row | 20 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |