A silver-leaved, woody perennial. Drought-tough, evergreen in mild zones, and a bee favorite in bloom.
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Full sun
Zones 4–8
18–24 in apart.
Well-draining, even sandy soil; pH 6.0–7.0.
Water deeply but let it dry out between; established plants need little.
Apr – May
May – Oct
Start from a transplant or cutting. Harvest leaves as needed, lightest in the first year. Prune in spring to shape and stop it going woody; replace plants every 3–4 years.
Good with Cabbage, Carrot, Strawberry, Rosemary. Keep apart from Cucumber.