Overview
Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') 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 Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Stachys genus, known for its clump-forming habit and grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. This plant produces upright spikes of bilabiate flowers in spring and summer, typical of Stachys species. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for use as ground cover or at the front of borders in cottage and wildlife gardens. Propagation is 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 Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') 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 Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa')
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa')?
Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') need?
Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') hardy in the UK?
Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa') 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 Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa')?
Seed, division.
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
