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Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’


Alpine Betony

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.495.250


A cousin to the familiar Lamb’s-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring. Considered by some authorities to be correctly Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo'. Chosen as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

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Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’

Optimal Growing Conditions

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Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   45-50 cm
   18-20 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
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Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’


Alpine Betony

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.495.250


A cousin to the familiar Lamb’s-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. An interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the border, or in containers. Plants may be clipped back hard immediately after blooming, to tidy up the clumps for the rest of the season. Easily divided in early spring. Considered by some authorities to be correctly Stachys officinalis ‘Hummelo'. Chosen as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year by The Perennial Plant Association.

Further details for
Stachys monieri ‘Hummelo’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   45-50 cm
   18-20 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate