Overview
Stachys albens is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys albens grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include front of borders, ground cover, cottage gardens and wildlife gardens.
About
Stachys albens is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Stachys genus, known for its clump-forming habit and grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use at the front of borders, as ground cover, and in cottage or wildlife gardens. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stachys
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Stachys albens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Perennial, clump-forming
- Foliage
- Grey, woolly, mat-forming
- Suggested uses
- Front of borders, ground cover, cottage gardens, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stachys albens
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stachys albens?
Stachys albens prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stachys albens need?
Stachys albens grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Stachys albens hardy in the UK?
Stachys albens has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Stachys albens?
Seed, division.
More in the Stachys genus
- Stachys 'Hidalgo'
- Stachys alpinalimestone woundwort
- Stachys arvensisfield woundwort
- Stachys byzantinalamb's ear
- Stachys byzantina 'Cotton Boll'lamb's ear 'Cotton Boll'
- Stachys chrysantha
- Stachys germanica
- Stachys glutinosa
