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    Stachys bullata

    Also Known As

    • Wood Mint

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Stachys bullata plant details

    Stachys bullata is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys bullata

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, spreading, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys bullata

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Choice and super useful for growing in TOTAL DRY SHADE once established. This extra-long blooming California native ground cover with charming orchid type blooms is tough as nails, never dies, and is so easy to grow! Prospering in heavy clay, sandy soils, nutrient poor or nutrient rich well-draining soils alike, it does want average water but can become drought tolerant after the first few years. Blooms Spring to Fall sending up 2’ tall erect bloom spikes sporting whorls of lavender colored 2” flowers. Deer resistant, bright green, citrus-scented mint-like foliage forms an airy groundcover about 1’ tall. A powerful magnet for butterflies, hummers and bees! Spreads over time, though not at all aggressively and can easily be kept any size. Evergreen near the coast, semi-evergreen elsewhere. If planting in clay, do toss a nice dose of rich compost in the hole. It will reward you with its lusher growth and flowering.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Stachys bullata plant

    How to Grow Stachys bullata

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • erosion control

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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