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Betony

£3.90

Betony has beautiful pink flower spikes which can last from June – October. The seeds are dropped in late Summer so to keep this wildflower present in your meadow it will have to be cut late in the season at least 1 year in every 3. Betony is slow growing therefore is also ideal in a sunny border, or hedgerow. It prefers not to be shaded by other plants, but once established into a clump these can be split in the Autumn and transplanted.

Stachys officinalis
Perennial
Pink
Sun
Height : 30-60cm
Flowering period : June – September
This is a good source of nectar :

Description

Betony has beautiful pink flower spikes which can last from June – October. It is  a slow growing wildflower,  therefore is also ideal in a sunny border, or hedgerow. It prefers not to be shaded by other plants. Once established into a clump, it can be split in the Autumn and transplanted. The seeds drop in late Summer, so to keep this wildflower present in your meadow Betony will have to be cut late in the season.

Other features:
Betony has medicinal properties, and is used by herbalists for treating tension headaches, migraines.

Wildlife attracted:
Bees and pollinating insects are attracted to the vibrant pink flower spikes.

Available to buy online or from The Blooming Wild Nursery, Somerset

 

 

Additional information

Size

9cm pot, 1.5lt pot