Cunila origanoides
American Dittany is a fragrant low-growing pollinator perennial in the mint family. Purple-pinkish flowers. Produces “frost flowers” in the fall during first freezes. Drought tolerant. A lovely addition to dry pollinator gardens and rock gardens.
Height: 12”-18”
Spread: 12”-18”
Pot size: 1 qt
Bloom time: July-August
Light: Full Sun-Light Shade
Moisture: Average-Dry
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies.
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Northern dropseed, purple coneflower, butterfly weed, wild bergamot
Cunila origanoides
American Dittany is a fragrant low-growing pollinator perennial in the mint family. Purple-pinkish flowers. Produces “frost flowers” in the fall during first freezes. Drought tolerant. A lovely addition to dry pollinator gardens and rock gardens.
Height: 12”-18”
Spread: 12”-18”
Pot size: 1 qt
Bloom time: July-August
Light: Full Sun-Light Shade
Moisture: Average-Dry
Attracts: Bees and Butterflies.
Deer resistance: Yes
Companion Plants: Northern dropseed, purple coneflower, butterfly weed, wild bergamot