About
Betonica macrantha is an upright perennial that reaches up to 60 cm in height. It features oblong leaves with distinct, serrated edges. During the summer and early autumn, it produces dense spikes adorned with hooded flowers that are pinkish-purple and measure approximately 3.5 cm in length.
About the genus
Betonica comprises a group of perennial wildflowers native to the region, characterized by their slender, oval leaves that grow on erect stems. The plants produce vibrant flowers that range from purple to red, blooming from summer through early autumn.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
- Native to
- SW Asia
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Remove flowered stems
- Propagation
- Divide in spring. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn and keep in a cold frame
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews