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Common
name: "Betony" or "Bishop's wort"
Latin name: Stachys officinalis - synonym Betonica
officinalis
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Zone:
3 - 8
Elevation to: 7500'
Growth habit: Mat forming
Max height: 12" - 18"
Spread: 12"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Spikes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 6+
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil. Adapts to
most soil types well. Space new container grown plants 12" -
24" apart. Fairly drought tolerant. "Betony"
dislikes having wet feet during winter dormancy.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring
and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker
growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established plants can be divided in spring as soon as growth
begins.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
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