Stachys 'White Lightning' — Perennial, clump-forming

Overview

Stachys 'White Lightning' is a perennial, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Stachys, part of the Lamiaceae family, with grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. Stachys 'White Lightning' 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 'White Lightning' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Stachys genus, known for its clump-forming habit and grey, woolly, mat-forming foliage. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It is hardy in the UK (H7) and is suitable for use at the front of borders, as ground cover, or in cottage and wildlife gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, showcasing the characteristic upright spikes or racemes of the genus.

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 'White Lightning' 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