Stachys arvensis (field woundwort) — Perennial, clump-forming

Overview

Stachys arvensis is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys arvensis 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 arvensis, commonly known as field woundwort, is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Stachys, which includes annuals, perennials, and shrubs with opposite leaves and upright spikes of bilabiate flowers. This cultivar forms a clump with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage, thriving in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy in the UK (H7). Suitable for the front of borders, ground cover, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens, it is of interest 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 arvensis 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