Stachys officinalis - P11

Description
The Wood betony (Stachys officinalis) is an upright perennial that produces pink, lip-shaped flowers from July to August. Its heart-shaped, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Wood betony is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Betonica officinalis.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Wood betonys are medium green, heart-shaped, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Wood betony 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 to semi-shady 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 officinalis forms lip-shaped, pink-coloured flowers from July.

Use
Group planting, bee pasture, herbaceous border