‘Hummelo’ Betony (Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo') is a seasonal plant with purple flowers from summer into fall. They prefer mesic soil in sun to part sun where they grow up to 2 feet tall. They are a good choice for slopes. Companion plants include Bradbury’s Bee Balm (Monarda bradburiana) and Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis).
Maintenance
Cut dead foliage back to ground in late winter.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes Soil Requirements
Most Soils Height
Short Spacing
2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
No Bloom Time
June,
July Bloom Color
Purple Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 10-20 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Stachys officinalis ‘Rosea’