Overview
Stachys chrysantha is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stachys chrysantha 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 chrysantha is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, known for its evergreen foliage and upright spikes of bilabiate flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites with well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for cottage, informal, gravel, and wildlife gardens. Best planted after the last frost in fertile soil, it can be propagated by division or by removing rooted sections in spring, with interest during spring and summer.
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 chrysantha 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 chrysantha
- 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 chrysantha?
Stachys chrysantha prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Stachys chrysantha need?
Stachys chrysantha 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 chrysantha hardy in the UK?
Stachys chrysantha 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 chrysantha?
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 germanica
- Stachys glutinosa
