Stachys macrantha
Big Betony
Garden(s):
Oval, Wall 3
Type:
Perennial
Height:
30-60 cm (12-23 in)
Spread:
30-60 cm (12-24 in)
Light:
Full sun
Water:
Moderate
Zone:
2
Bloom Time:
June, July, August
Bloom Colour:
Pink
Foliage Colour:
Green
Soil:
Clay, Sandy
Notes:
Plants form a bushy mound of crinkly green leaves, with showy upright spikes of rose-pink flowers in summer. Beautiful in the border. Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage more buds and to tidy plants up for the rest of the season.