Stachys albotomentosa

Also Known As

Stachys 'Hidalgo'
Stachys albotomentosa 'Hidalgo'
Hidalgo Stachys
SEVEN UP SAGE

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Stachys albotomentosa plant details

Stachys albotomentosa is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer apricot and salmon flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys albotomentosa

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot and salmon blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant foliage, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys albotomentosa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Stachys forms a soft grey mound and produces showy peach flowers over an extended period - sometimes late Spring to Autumn! It is drought and deer resistant, and hummingbirds go crazy for it. Find a nice dry spot and pop it in with Artemisia ‘Powys Castle’ for months of pleasure.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

(SEVEN UP SAGE) Sprawling evergreen perennial 18” tall and 24” wide, with highly fragrant, silver felted leaves that smell remarkably like 7 Up! Salmon apricot blossoms over a long period from summer thru fall…sun to light shade, well drained soil…also nice in pots, occasional water. Place it where you can enjoy it with your nose and your eyes! USDA Z8 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

We love the grey felted, slightly fruit-scented foliage of this 2't x 4'w peren. but deer don't!; small coral-apricot-salmon flowers on 1-2' spikes are enjoyed over a long summer season. Sun-PSh(where hot)/Med

By: Forestfarm

Fruit-scented soft-gray foliage is topped with 1-2' spikes of apricot-coral salvia-like flowers. At it's best in sunny conditions, it is a good plant to tone down orange-red color schemes.