Stachys officinalis 'Densiflorus'
Betony-DwarfIf you like 'Hummelo', try this dwarf version that tops out at just 10" in full bloom. Its appearance is almost identical, but at a smaller scale. Glossy, green foliage is topped with densely packed spikes of vivid rose purple flowers in summer. Perfect for edging sunny borders and pathways.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 12-15"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 12-15"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No