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Stachys officinalis (wood betony)
Stachys officinalis (wood betony)
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Wood betony is grown for its flowers first—and they certainly do not disappoint. In late spring, upright stems rise above a low clump of large, dark green leaves and open into spikes of deep purple, tubular flowers that glow against the foliage.
Unlike lamb’s ears, which are grown mainly for fuzzy leaves, this Stachys is all about its colorful bloom show. The foliage forms a tidy basal mound, and over time the plant slowly spreads to create a soft, living carpet that fills space without feeling wild.
It’s a wonderful choice for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings where early color and strong form matter.
BEST USES
- Borders and front-of-bed plantings
- Cottage and perennial gardens
- Pollinator gardens
- Groundcover in sunny to lightly shaded areas
GROWING NOTES
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Growth habit: Clumping, slowly spreading
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8
Good drainage keeps plants healthy and encourages strong flowering.
SIZE & DETAILS
- Foliage height: 10–12 inches
- Flowering height: Up to 24 inches
- Flower color: Deep purple
- Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
- Leaf size: Up to 5 inches long
CARE TIPS
- Deadhead to keep plants tidy
- Cut back spent stems after flowering
- Divide if clumps become crowded
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Wood Barony if you:
- Love rich purple flowers
- Want early-season color
- Need a flowering groundcover
- Enjoy cottage-style gardens
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
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