Wood Betony
Stachys betonica
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
'Superba' and 'Rosea' are popular cultivars known for deeper pink-magenta flower color and vigorous growth.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Wood Betony grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Europe and Western Asia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
'Superba' and 'Rosea' are popular cultivars known for deeper pink-magenta flower color and vigorous growth.