Hummelo Alpine Betony (Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo')
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Deciduous Perennial in the Lamiaceae Family | |||||
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Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' is a standout cultivar of the Betony plant, known for its showy spikes of vibrant purple-pink flowers and lush, evergreen foliage. This cultivar was named after the town of Hummelo in the Netherlands, where it was first discovered. Reaching 18-24 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide, 'Hummelo' forms a compact, mounding habit that makes it a versatile choice for borders, rock gardens, and mixed perennial plantings. The fuzzy, mid-green leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the eye-catching blooms, which appear in early to mid-summer and attract a variety of pollinators to the garden. Undemanding in its growing requirements, Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance further enhance its value as a hardy, low-maintenance perennial for sustainable landscapes. |
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Mature Size | 18 - 24 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||||
Zones | 3a - 8b (Usually hardy to -40° F) | ||||
Tags | Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Groundcover, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Woodland Garden Blue or Purple Flowering Perennials, Full Sun Perennials, Large Perennials, Partial Sun Perennials, Pink or Red Flowering Perennials | ||||
Bloom Period | June - July | ||||
Flower Color | Rose-Lavender
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Photos of This with...Serenita Raspberry Summer Snapdragon, Cupcakes Mix Cosmos, Southern Belle Cone-Fections Coneflower, Coral Bells, Roy Davidson Lungwort, Chim Chiminee Rudbecka, Sunsparkler Firecracker Sedum, Pink Cotton Candy Wood Betony, |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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