Big Betony

Stachys macrantha

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Upright-growing, hairy perennial. Broad, scalloped, green leaves are deeply veined. Hooded purple flowers grow in spikes on tall stems. Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soils. Reguires moderate amounts of water. Avoid excessive moisture during the winter months.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 24" tall x 12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Purple, Lavender
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Maintenance Path
    • Maintenance Matters
  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Prudent Perennials
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter