Stachys officinalis 'Rosea' (Betony) — Perennial herb

Overview

Stachys officinalis 'Rosea' is a perennial herb in the genus Stachys, part of the Q53476 family. It typically grows around 0.6 m tall. Stachys officinalis 'Rosea' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. It is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa.

About

Stachys officinalis 'Rosea' (Betony) is a herbaceous perennial that flowers from June to September. It reaches about 0.6 m and forms lasting clumps. Plants suit full sun and prefer sandy or loamy soil that is moist but well drained. Fully hardy in the UK (H7), it is native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa and is also called Woundwort.

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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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In the garden

Stachys officinalis 'Rosea' is a perennial herb native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa. As a 0.6 m perennial it produces a summer display between June and September. The cultivar name marks it as a selection within Stachys officinalis and the plant is commonly called Betony or Woundwort. Position plants in full sun where soil is sandy or loamy and retains moisture without waterlogging; the species prefers moist but well‑drained conditions. It is fully hardy in the UK (H7), so plants can remain in the open year round; the equivalent USDA range is zones 5–10 for those comparing climates. Allow a little space when planting so crowns are not crowded and air circulates around the base. At roughly 0.6 m tall, Betony suits the middle of a herbaceous border or a rough meadow edge where summer flower spikes can be seen above lower neighbours. Flowering from June to September provides an extended period of interest through the summer months. Space plants to allow the central flowering stems to remain visible rather than hidden by surrounding foliage.