Stachys alpina (limestone woundwort) — Perennial, clump-forming

Overview

Stachys alpina is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys alpina 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 alpina, commonly known as limestone woundwort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Lamiaceae family. This clump-forming plant features grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage and produces upright spikes of bilabiate flowers in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use at the front of borders, as ground cover, or in cottage and wildlife gardens. Propagation is by seed or division, and planting is best done after the last frost in fertile soil.

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 alpina 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