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Stachys macrantha 'Superba'
Big Betony
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSStachys macrantha ‘Superba’ (ex: Hinkley's Heronswood) – The flowering racemes make one heck of a show! Purple-violet tubular flowers in a large raceme arise in late spring on stems from 8” to 12” tall lasting into summer. Its handsome spade-shaped leaves are medium green, handsomely scalloped, wrinkled and hairy and up to 5” diameter. ‘Superba’ is not often seen in North American gardens; it’s a mystery why it is not better known. Site Stachys macrantha ‘Superba’ in full to mostly sunny situations in fertile soil. It will spread relatively quickly into a colony, stunning in bloom, handsome when not. If ordered in autumn these may arrive cut back. Estalbished pot grown plant from division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Stachys macrantha 'Superba'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Massing
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division