Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy'

Also Known As

Pink Cotton Candy Betony

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 22"
W: 22"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy' plant details

Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 22 IN wide, 22 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: disease-resistant, easy-to-grow, pest resistant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stachys 'Pink Cotton Candy' has very showy spikes of light and dark pink, bicoloured flowers that rise up to 24 inches. Compact, deep green, pleated foliage. Essentially a light pink version of 'Hummelo'. This species was the most important medicinal herb to the Anglo-Saxons of early medieval Great Britain. The Anglo Saxon Herbal recommends using this species to prevent bad dreams: to avoid "frightful nocturnal goblins and terrible sights and dreams." It was commonly grown in physic gardens and monasteries.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Vibrant two-tone dark and light pink flowers on 12-24" upright stalks will brighten any summer border (like cotton candy does a boardwalk!); easy and fun. S/M/GDr PP21436

By: Forestfarm

Features two-toned dark and light pink flowers, resulting in an overall vibrant bright pink floral display. Flowers are copiously produced for eight weeks from late June to late August (USDA Zone 5) on 12" upright inflorescences against a backdrop of attractive deep green foliage. This vigorous and easy-to-grow selection was discovered at the Chicago Botanic Garden by Richard Hawke, plant evaluation manager.