Overview
Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia 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 lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Stachys genus, known for its opposite leaves and upright flower spikes. This variety forms a grey, woolly, mat-forming clump, thriving best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H7. Flowering in spring and summer, it is suitable for use as ground cover or at the front of borders in cottage and wildlife gardens.
About the genus
Stachys is a genus of plants, one of the largest in the mint family Lamiaceae. Estimates of the number of species vary from about 300 to about 450. Plants of the World Online accepts 373 species.
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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 lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia 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 lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia?
Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia need?
Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia hardy in the UK?
Stachys lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia 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 lavandulifolia var. lavandulifolia?
Seed, division.
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More in the Stachys genus
- Stachys coccineascarlet woundwort
- Stachys germanica
- Stachys lanataLamb's Ear
- Stachys macranthaBig Betony
- Stachys macrantha 'Superba' or 'Robusta'Woundwort
- Stachys officinalisBetony
- Stachys officinalis 'Alba'White Betony
- Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'Betony