‘Hummelo’ betony

Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo'

Type:: Perennials
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
low-maintenance
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
tolerates clay soil
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 8
Mature Height:: 18-24in
Light:: sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant
Bloom Color:: purple
Bloom Time:: spring
summer
Foliage:: green

Description

Perennial Plant Association 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year!

Compact clumps of distinctive, heavily textured, glossy green foliage with stiff, upright stalks topped with spikes of purple flowers. Hardy and easy to grow.

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