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Stachys minima 'Alba'
Dwarf Betony
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSStachys 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.
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