Lamiaceae: a hairy perennial to 90cm. Found in woods, clearings and hazel scrub. The flowers are soft yellow flowers 3cm in length, on stout stems bear whorls of hooded, blooming from July-August. The leaves are large, ovate, rough-textured grey-green. Native to North Africa - Western Asia.
Surface sow seeds in spring in a greenhouse. Seeds normally germinate quickly in warm weather. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Requires a well-drained soil in full sun with shelter from cold winds. Grows well in poor gravelly soils and on hot dry banks.
Great bee plant!