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    Stachys candida

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Stachys candida plant details

    Stachys candida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys candida

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender and white blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys candida

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Similar to chrysantha except the flowers are white with purple spots, both make fine additions to a dry sunny rock garden.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Stachys candida plant

    How to Grow Stachys candida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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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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