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Common name: "Woundwort" or "Betony"
Latin name:
Stachys grandiflora - syn Stachys macrantha

Woundwort
Zone: 4 - 9
Elevation to:
7500'
Growth habit:
Clump forming
Max height:
18"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, July - August
Flower type: Spikes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
Sunshine:
Water: Pictured: S. grandiflora 'Superba'
Cultivation: Plant in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil. Adapts to most soil types well. Space new container grown plants 12" - 24" apart. "Woundwort" dislikes having wet feet during winter dormancy. Flowers are good for cutting.

Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Once established plants can be divided in spring as soon as growth begins.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Powdery mildew or slugs.
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