Stachys monnieri 'Rosea' - P9

Description
The Woundwort 'Rosea' (Stachys monnieri) is an upright perennial that forms pink, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from June to August. Its heart-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Woundwort 'Rosea' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betonica hirsuta 'Rosea'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Woundwort 'Rosea' are medium green, heart-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Woundwort 'Rosea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to retract.

Flower
Stachys monnieri 'Rosea' forms lip-shaped, pink-coloured flowers arranged in whorls from June.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border