Overview
Stachys albotomentosa is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stachys albotomentosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Stachys albotomentosa is a matforming herbaceous perennial within the Stachys genus, known for its evergreen foliage and upright spikes of bilabiate flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun, particularly in south-facing, exposed positions, and prefers fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, loam, or sand with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens. Interest is primarily in spring and summer, and propagation is best achieved by division or removing rooted sections in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stachys
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Stachys albotomentosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stachys albotomentosa
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or remove rooted sections in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stachys albotomentosa?
Stachys albotomentosa prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Stachys albotomentosa need?
Stachys albotomentosa is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Stachys albotomentosa hardy in the UK?
Stachys albotomentosa 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 albotomentosa?
Propagate by division or remove rooted sections in spring.
More in the Stachys genus
- Stachys 'Hidalgo'
- Stachys albens
- Stachys alpinalimestone woundwort
- Stachys arvensisfield woundwort
- Stachys byzantinalamb's ear
- Stachys byzantina 'Cotton Boll'lamb's ear 'Cotton Boll'
- Stachys chrysantha
- Stachys germanica
