Stachys ‘Summer Crush’ PP29899

Stachys 'Summer Crush' PP29899

Betony

Photo Credit: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens


Stachys 'Summer Crush' PP29899

Betony

Appearing much like a pink-flowered ‘Hummelo’, this vigorous and floriferous selection forms a dense, substantial clump of aromatic, crinkled, dark green leaves. Near-leafless stems carry 3” spikes of bicolor pink and white flowers. An easy to grow and long-lived perennial from Intrinsic Perennial Gardens.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 24-30"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades, White 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 - 9
  • Height: 24-30"
  • Spread: 18-24"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades, White 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