Greek Mountain Tea (Sideritis scardica)

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Greek Mountain Tea, also known as Ironwort, Mountain Tea, or Shepherd's Tea, is a perennial evergreen herb or small shrub well known for it's fuzzy succulent foliage, fragrant orange bell-shaped flowers, and medicinal properties.  It grows abundantly in Mediterranean regions and is native to Greece.  Prepared as a tea (dried flowers, leaves, stems), it may aid in digestion, strengthen the immune system and suppress colds, sinus congestion, even pain and mild anxiety.

Plant Type:
Perennial or Annual Herb

Harvest Season:
Summer when in full bloom. Usually dried before usage.

Mature Size:
 Up to 36 in.

Soil & Moisture:
Light, sandy, and medium well-draining soils. High and dry.

Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 8-11with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Greek Mountain Tea is grown from seed and is capable of harvest now and within growing season. 

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    Paul H.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 5-10
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    greek tea

    recovering well

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    Silas
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 minutes ago
    5 Stars

    My scardica arrived in tact but a bit under the weather considering she came in a box in the mail. I do not blame the nursery for this and I'm sure she would have fared much better if I'd picked her up myself. However, she has been recovering so nicely and even has beautiful new sprouts at her base! Sow Exotic, I really appreciate y'all and Reo (the Scardica) is doing great! I keep her under a sunlamp in the window and in very rocky soil with a terracotta pot, and she is really starting to thrive! I love and am proud of her! Thank you Sow Exotic!

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    Christine M.
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    I recommend this product
    Years Gardening 5-10
    Grown This Variety Before? No
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Cute little plant

    It arrived healthy and bushy. Planted it in a bigger pot and it's thriving.

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    Sow Exotic Nursery
    1 month ago

    Thank you for the review! We're glad to hear your Greek Mountain Tea arrived healthy and is already thriving in its new pot. Happy growing! -SowExotic Team

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