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    • Photo of Stachys officinalis 'Alba' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Stachys officinalis 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Stachys densiflora 'Alba'
    • Stachys monnieri
    • Alba Betony
    • Alba Lamb's Ear

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2"-4"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Stachys officinalis 'Alba' plant details

    Stachys officinalis 'Alba' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys officinalis 'Alba'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, rock garden, serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys officinalis 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. White flower spikes. Serated green leaves.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Stachys officinalis 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Stachys officinalis 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece'

    aka Lamb's Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stachys byzantina 'Silky Fleece' foliage by Carl Lewis
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    Stachys byzantina

    aka Lamb's Ear

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10"-18"

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • occasional
    Photo of Stachys byzantina buds, foliage by Magnus Manske
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    Betonica macrantha

    aka Stachys grandiflora, Stachys macrantha, Stachys spicata, Big Betony

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Betonica macrantha flower, foliage, form by FredrikLähnn
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    Stachys chamissonis

    aka Coast Hedge Nettle, Coastal Hedgenettle

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-8'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Stachys chamissonis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Stachys albotomentosa

    aka Stachys 'Hidalgo', Stachys albotomentosa 'Hidalgo', Hidalgo Stachys, SEVEN UP SAGE

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stachys albotomentosa flower by Avant Gardens
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