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.

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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