Bishop's Wort
Stachys Officinalis
Overview
Stachys officinalis, commonly known as Bishop's Wort or Betony, is a perennial herb valued for its spikes of vibrant purple flowers atop 1-2 ft stalks. Flourishing in USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Renowned for its medicinal properties and magnetism for pollinators, its compact clumping habit, with foliage reaching roughly 1-1.5 ft wide, makes it an ideal choice for borders and cottage gardens.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type PerennialClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 6–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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