Hummelo Betony
Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
Pronunciation: STAK-iss oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #43705
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early Summer to Late Summer |
| Mature Size | Moderately fast growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Yarrow (Achillea); Sedum (Sedum); Catmint (Nepeta); Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla) |
| Care | Provide 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!
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Your plant(s) are estimated to ship to Illinois on or around April 8th, 2023, depending on weather and garden center orders. Because all plants respond to weather and other conditions while growing, we can not guarantee a ship date. We will only deliver plants once they meet our rigorous quality and size standards, and only when the garden center schedules a delivery. Thank you for your patience.
From $19.99
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Chalet - Wilmette 3132 Lake Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091 -
Lowe's 3601 West Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712-2601 -
Lurvey Landscape Supply Att: A/p
Des Plaines, IL 60016