Stachys encompasses annuals, perennials, and shrubs characterized by opposite leaves that may have a strong aroma. The plants produce upright spikes or racemes adorned with whorled, bilabiate flowers.

Stachys

Stachys 'Barstachbelgri'

Stachys 'Hidalgo'

Stachys 'Hopleys Variegated' (v)

Stachys 'Lilac Falls'

Stachys 'Pinkie'

Stachys 'The Bride'

Stachys 'White Lightning'

Stachys Lilac Falls ('Wesstalifa')

Stachys affinis is a herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of up to 60 cm. It features four-angled stems and leaves that are finely hairy and have a textured appearance. During the summer, it produces erect flower stalks adorned with purple-pink blooms. The plant is known for its knobbly tubers, commonly referred to as crosnes, which can be consumed raw, cooked, or pickled.

Stachys affinis

Stachys affinis 'Conito'

Stachys afra

Stachys albens

Stachys albotomentosa

Stachys alpina

Stachys angustifolia

Stachys annua

Stachys arvensis

Stachys atherocalyx

Stachys balansae

Stachys byzantina is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that forms a dense mat with its thick, soft, oblong-elliptic leaves. The stems are covered in a dense layer of white hairs. The basal leaves can reach lengths of up to 10 cm and grow in rosettes, while the flowering stems can rise to 50 cm tall. In summer, it produces purplish or pink flowers, occasionally displaying stripes, which are grouped in multiple whorls along an interrupted spike. There are various cultivars that offer a range of leaf and flower colors. This plant is particularly valued for its attractive foliage.

Stachys byzantina

Stachys byzantina 'Bamford'

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' is a low-growing perennial that produces a dense mat of large, fuzzy, grey-green leaves. The foliage is more substantial compared to other cultivars. From June to September, slender stems bear small flowers in shades of pink to purple. This plant serves well as ground cover, effectively inhibiting weed growth, and is resilient to dry conditions, making it a practical option for sensory gardens.

Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears'

Stachys byzantina 'Cotton Boll' is a compact, evergreen perennial characterized by its white, fuzzy stems and a base of thick, soft leaves that can reach up to 11 cm in length. In summer, it sends up vertical flowering stalks that attain a height of 50 cm, adorned with dense clusters of small, round modified flowers covered in the same white downy texture.

Stachys byzantina 'Cotton Boll'

Stachys byzantina 'Limelight'

Stachys byzantina 'Margery Fish'

Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron' is a perennial that forms a dense mat of rosettes featuring pointed, oval leaves covered in soft, yellowish-grey wool, reaching lengths of up to 10 cm. During the summer months, it sends up upright flower spikes that can grow to 40 cm in height, adorned with clusters of pinkish-purple blooms. This plant is particularly suitable for sensory gardens due to its tactile foliage.

Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron'

Stachys byzantina 'Pure Cotton'

This perennial grows in a mat formation, reaching heights of up to 10 cm. It features rosettes of small, densely woolly leaves that are silver in color. During the summer months, it produces upright spikes adorned with pink flowers. This species is well-suited for sensory gardens due to its interesting texture.

Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece'

This robust evergreen perennial reaches a height of up to 20 cm and is valued for its thick mat of gray-white, elliptical leaves that can grow to 10 cm in length, creating an effective ground cover.

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