Stachys officinalis (Wood Betony)
Betony is a wildflower native to Europe. It was once widely used for medicinal purposes to heal everything from indigestion to depression. Today, it is most often used in bee-friendly gardens where the purple, lipped flowers are much sought after. This is an easy to grow plant that tolerates most conditions, but prefers moist-but-well-drained soil.
Fun fact: Betony was often planted in churchyards to ward against ghosts.
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: best in Part-shade in our climate
Soil Conditions: Moist, but well drained
Bloom Time: July to August
Betony is a wildflower native to Europe. It was once widely used for medicinal purposes to heal everything from indigestion to depression. Today, it is most often used in bee-friendly gardens where the purple, lipped flowers are much sought after. This is an easy to grow plant that tolerates most conditions, but prefers moist-but-well-drained soil.
Fun fact: Betony was often planted in churchyards to ward against ghosts.
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: best in Part-shade in our climate
Soil Conditions: Moist, but well drained
Bloom Time: July to August
Betony is a wildflower native to Europe. It was once widely used for medicinal purposes to heal everything from indigestion to depression. Today, it is most often used in bee-friendly gardens where the purple, lipped flowers are much sought after. This is an easy to grow plant that tolerates most conditions, but prefers moist-but-well-drained soil.
Fun fact: Betony was often planted in churchyards to ward against ghosts.
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 12 to 18 in.
Exposure: best in Part-shade in our climate
Soil Conditions: Moist, but well drained
Bloom Time: July to August