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Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron'

Stachys byzantina 'Primrose Heron'

Pollinator FriendlyDrought Resistant

Genus: Stachys
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A mat-forming perennial with rosettes of pointed, oval, densely woolly, yellowish-grey leaves to 10cm long. In summer it produces erect, woolly flower spikes to 40cm tall, these are studded with pinky-purple flowers. A good tactile plant for a sensory garden

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun; plants are reasonably drought-resistant once established

Pruning

Trim back spent flower stems to maintain shape

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years