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Stachys citrina

Also Known As

  • Woolly Betony

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Stachys citrina plant details

Stachys citrina is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys citrina

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen chartreuse
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys citrina

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low growing, fuzzy-leaved perennial, to only 6-8" tall and spreading to 1' wide. Leaves are lime-green, a good contrast with the yellow flowers on short spikes in summer. Said to be deer resistant as well. Full sun is best in any soil with at least regular summer water. Frost hardy to -30 °F, USDA zone 5.

Gardening facts about Stachys citrina plant

How to Grow Stachys citrina

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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