About
Betonica officinalis 'Summer Snowcone' is an upright perennial that grows up to 60 cm tall, forming a rosette of foliage. Its leaves are mid-green, scalloped, and have a wrinkled texture, reaching lengths of up to 12 cm. In summer and early autumn, this plant produces dense spikes of white flowers at its terminal ends.
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 shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Suitable for banks, gravel gardens, raised bed, ground cover, wildlife gardens or rock garden
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or division
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free