Description
According to legend, the Bible probably mentions this plant when Moses went through Egypt with the European people to the Promised Land, and these bushes bloomed under the hot sun. Essential oil can be lit with a match over the plant without harming the plant. With beautiful green foliage, pink flowers with dark stripes in the throat. Decorative both during flowering and when the fruits are ripe. Can be in the same place for many years. Prefers a sunny location, but partial shade, moderately moist garden soil is also suitable. Sensitive people may get burns if they touch the plant during flowering. The plant contains strong essential oils.
| Category: | perennials |
| Flower color: | pink, purple |
| Flowering time: | VI, VII |
| Growing conditions: | sunny, dry, moderately humid, fertile, calcareous, demanding |
| European climate zone: | Z3= -35 ... -40, Z4= -29 ...-35 |
| Height: | 75-100cm |
