Bishop’s Wort, Wood Betony. A clump-forming perennial with rosettes of veined, wrinkled mid-green leaves. Upright spikes of reddish purple, pink or white flowers from early summer to early autumn. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stachys officinalis
A clump-forming perennial with rosettes of veined, wrinkled mid-green leaves. Upright spikes of reddish purple, pink or white flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Stachys |
|---|---|
| Species | officinalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bishop's Wort, Wood Betony |
| Flower Colour | red, purple, pink, white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Labiatae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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