Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'

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Stachys monieri

Common Betony

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

This species of Stachys is very different from the "Lamb's Ear" type of Stachys. Bright green, textured rosettes of foliage set off the lovely spikes of lavender-violet flowers.

Height

18-24 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

June-August

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Cranesbill (Geranium x cantabrigiense), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Helen's Flower (Helenium ), Blue Oat Grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained
• Moist