Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'

Also Known As

Stachys hummelo
Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo'
Betony
Common Betony
Hummelo Betony
Wood Betony

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 15"-20"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' plant details

Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' is the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2019. It forms attractive clumps of mid green, paddle-shaped, textured leaves with round-toothed edges topped with spikes of lavender rose pink, tubular flowers in early to mid summer. It is an beautiful, easy-to-grow, hardy perennial that deserves to be better known by gardeners.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Showy spikes of rosy-purple flowers decorate the upright 18-24" stems of this easy-going perennial! Its beautiful evergreen leaves are shiny-bright-green and crinkly, bearing no resemblance to those of its lamb's ear cousin. A wonderful easy-care perennial that pollinators just love while deer do not! These are pretty in pots and fantastic when massed. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Ground covering perennial with stunning spikes of lavender rose, two lipped flowers on 2’ spikes July Sept. Low basal rosettes (evergreen in warmer climates) spread by creeping stolons. Average sunny garden conditions suit this plant well, prefers moisture but is somewhat drought tolt when established; will grow under walnut, deer resistant and low maintenance. Z4-8 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Lavender purple 18" spires are produced above fresh green crinkly foliage for a long spell in midsummer. Asking only for sun and good drainage, this Betony is a tough plant which neither the deer or rabbits enjoy. Good for the front of a dry sunny border.

By: Avant Gardens

Painted in plush, deep fuchsia shades, droves of tightset, tubular flowers are lifted above a tidy, compact rosette on stout, straight stalks. With crinkled and round-tipped medium green foliage that stays close to the ground, this perky, nearly evergreen perennial should be granted a front-row seat where its long blooming act can easily be savored.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

This Betony has dark green glossy foliage in a basal mound. It is unusual in that it has a wealth of rose-lavender flowers on short stalks all summer long. A long lasting cut flower. Deer find it unpleasant. Needs a spot that has excellent drainage in winter. Almost evergreen. 18-24" tall. Zones 4-8.