betony
Stachys spathulata
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink to purple
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Betony (Stachys spathulata) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It forms a dense, low mound of green leaves that stays 6 to 9 inches tall. Pink to purple flowers appear from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Gaura, and Ornamental onion.
Native range
Southern Africa.