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Stachys minima 'Alba'

Dwarf Betony

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Stachys minima 'Alba' (probably S. officinalis 'Dwarf White') - Tubular white flowers set all around short stalks in great abundance occur in June and July above densely set green, finely articulated rugose leaves. Front of the border, an edger along a path, atop a wall or subtending shrubs in a foundation - it will charm you wherever you decide to place it. Deer won't graze this sweet yet tough little guy. Full sun exposure in average to fertile moisture retaining soil. Established potted Dwarf White Betony from division.


Height:

4-5 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Colors:

White

Zone:

4 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Stachys minima 'Alba'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees
  • Deer Resistant
  • Butterflies

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Railroad Garden
  • Border
  • Natural Garden
  • Edging
  • Bank
  • Ground Cover
  • Rock Garden
  • Trough

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Average
  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Europe

Propagated By

  • Division