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betony [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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betony [2]

Betonica officinalis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Betonica
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Names: bishop's wort, wood betony

About this plant

An upright perennial to 60cm, with scalloped, oblong leaves and dense terminal spikes of reddish-purple flowers in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Protect from winter excessive wet. Suitable for dry bank, gravel garden, raised bed or rock garden

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensBanks SlopesWildflower MeadowCottage InformalFlower Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years