Hummelo Betony

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'

Pronunciation: STAK-iss oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #43705
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A dense mound of foliage formed by delicately scalloped, heavily puckered, crisp green leaves, topped with tall purple-pink flower spikes in early summer. Excellent for edging a pathway, at the front of a sunny border, or for use as a container specimen. 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderately fast growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide.

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Bloom TimeEarly summer to late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Catmint (Nepeta); Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla)
Care InstructionsProvide average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates some shade in warmer regions, but best with full sun. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers regular moisture, but tolerates drier soils. Foliage clump gradually spreads by creeping stolons.
Details
Bloom TimeEarly summer to late summer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Edging
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSalvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Catmint (Nepeta); Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide average, evenly moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates some shade in warmer regions, but best with full sun. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish root system; once established, prefers regular moisture, but tolerates drier soils. Foliage clump gradually spreads by creeping stolons.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.