| The most popular of Betonies is gray, fuzzy Lamb's Ears. Low-growing in clumps, it contrasts well with tall, greener plants in edging and borders. Will grow without much water, but rain and frost can damage the leaves. Lesser-known Betonies include Stachys grandiflora with heart-shaped, green leaves and white, pink or purple flowers, and Stachys coccinea with gray 1-inch-long leaves and whorls of orange flowers. Sold in containers throughout the growing season. |
This selection forms mounds of large oval to heart-shaped, crinkled, hairy leaves, topped by a magnificent display of tall, upright spikes of whorled flowers. Needs partial shade in hot summer climates.
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Attributes - Stachys macrantha 'Rosea'
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Late Spring through Late Summer
Flower Color: Pink
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1 ft. to 2 ft.
Width: 1 ft. 6 in.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Notes: Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Aphids, Black Spot.
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