Product Description
Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' (4) 1-gallons
Common name: Alpine Betony, Wood Betony.
Zone 4 to 8.
Full sun to part shade.
Plants reach 18 to 20 inches tall and 18 inches wide, clump-forming perennial.
Growth rate: Moderate.
Unlike its cousin Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear), this species forms large, rounded clumps of green, long and narrow, textured leaves. It is lovely even when it's not in bloom. In midsummer, sturdy spikes of lavender-rose flowers shoot up through the foliage, putting on a display. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks.
Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' (also known as Betony 'Hummelo') is a standout perennial celebrated for its vibrant flower spikes and attractive foliage. It is a versatile plant that adds a long-lasting splash of color to gardens and landscapes.
- Flowers: The most eye-catching feature is its tall, dense spikes of rosy-lavender flowers that rise well above the foliage. The blooms are small, tubular, and tightly packed together, creating a striking vertical accent.
- Foliage: It forms a neat, basal clump of glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges. The foliage remains attractive even when not in bloom.
- Growth Habit: It typically grows in a compact, rounded clump, reaching about 1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
- Long Bloom Time: It blooms for several weeks from early to mid-summer, and the flower spikes hold their shape and color well into the fall, providing long-lasting interest.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: It thrives in full sun to light shade. In hot and humid areas, some afternoon shade can be beneficial.
- Soil: It prefers average, medium, well-drained soil.
- Moisture: It prefers moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established.
Uses in the Landscape:
- Borders: Its vertical flower spikes and neat foliage make it a great addition to perennial borders.
- Cottage Gardens: It blends well with other cottage garden plants, adding a touch of informal charm.
- Pollinator Gardens: The abundant nectar in the flowers attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Cut Flowers: The long-lasting flower spikes are excellent for cut flower arrangements.
- Groundcover: When planted in masses, it can function as a groundcover.
Additional Tips:
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooms.
- Division: It can be divided every few years in spring to maintain plant vigor and propagate new plants.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Overall, Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial that adds a long-lasting splash of color and vertical interest to the garden. Its adaptability, attractiveness to pollinators, and suitability for various garden styles make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care and eye-catching plant.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
