perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 9b
Wood Betony is an herbaceous perennial with dense spikes of magenta-pink flowers and textured foliage, traditionally valued for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is a reliable garden plant that tolerates part shade and attracts pollinators.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
'Superba' and 'Rosea' are popular cultivars known for deeper pink-magenta flower color and vigorous growth.