Betony
Stachys officinalis
Stachys
Lamiaceae
Native Plants
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Betony is a tough, low-maintenance perennial herb that suits meadow gardens, wild borders, and partly shaded beds with average soil. It produces attractive spikes of purple-pink flowers in summer that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. Once established it is largely self-sufficient, needing only occasional watering during prolonged dry periods.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings
Ecology & Origin
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 3, 2022 by Beverly Hill (cc-by-sa)
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