About
Stachys citrina is a low-growing perennial producing narrow, greyish-woolly leaves and whorled spikes of pale lemon-yellow, two-lipped flowers in summer. An attractive and ornamental Stachys for a sunny, well-drained border or gravel garden.
About the genus
Stachyurus are small deciduous trees with simple, ovate leaves and stiffly pendent racemes of small bell-shaped pale yellow flowers in late winter and early spring
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toChina
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moist but well-drained, humus-rich, neutral to acidic soil. Suitable for shrub border or for a woodland garden but especially good against a wall. Protect from cold winds
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings or heeled semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility