Large genus of both perennials and shrubs often flowering in summer and autumn. The shrubby species have mainly low growing, often aromatic plants with attractive folaige. Dried flower heads are everlasting. Soil Type: Well drained soils not too fertile soils. Good on poor soils. Position: Fairly hardy to frost hardy. Likes sun Maintenance: Trim back late winter to make tidy.
AGM = The Royal Horticultural Society's Award of General Merit given to plants of outstanding excellence.