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Hummelo Betony

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'

Category: Perennial • Betony

Hummelo Betony is a versatile plant ideal for mass plantings and pollinator gardens, featuring attractive flowers and drought tolerance.

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Mature Height: 12-18 inches

Mature Width: 12-18 inches

Bloom Color: Purple

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-8

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Hummelo Betony is a perennial herb known for its dense spikes of purple flowers and aromatic foliage. It attracts pollinators and is often used in borders and naturalistic gardens.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture. Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained, moist soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to various soil conditions.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

mass plantingpollinator garden

Special Features

Attractive flowersdrought-tolerant once established

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for naturalizing and attracting pollinators. Works well in cottage gardens and informal landscapes.

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