| General Description | Ballota acetabulosa is a mat-forming evergreen subshrub with hairy, grey-green leaves and small pink flowers. |
| ID Characteristic | Stems are erect and covered in white fibres. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in dry, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. |
| Pests | No serious pests or diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Leaf Description | Paired, rounded and cupped, grey-green, lighter in colour below, covered with hairs, fragrant. |
| Flower Description | Small, pink, arranged in whorls close to stem terminals. Blooming in late summer. |
