Bishop's Wort

Stachys Officinalis

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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 6–9Climate Arid

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — perennial for full or half; or as part of a cottage garden theme can create a scenic and harmonious outdoor, image 186

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Arid

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Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — Its foliage presents a rich

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — deep green color with leaves that are gently serrated

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — textured look.<br><br>Bishop's Wort blooms from early to late summer

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — tubular flowers that are often a vibrant shade of purple or sometimes pink

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — set against whorls of foliage

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — promoting biodiversity in the garden.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — Stachys officinalis thrives in well-drained soil and demonstrates moderate drought tolerance once established

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — withstanding temperatures well below freezing.<br><br>For the landscape designer

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — incorporating Bishop's Wort can add a sense of tradition and natural beauty

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — as well as encouraging wildlife presence

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — this plant offers the dual benefits of visual appeal and historical significance

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — as it was once believed to have various healing properties

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — Careful placement within borders

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — or as part of a cottage garden theme can create a scenic and harmonious outdoor space

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — pink and red flowers in the garden

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — perennial with pink and red blooms

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — perennial for full or half

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — commonly known as Bishop's Wort or Betony; renowned for its medicinal properties and magnetism for pollinators

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — is a perennial herb valued for its spikes of vibrant purple flowers atop 1-2 ft stalks; this plant typically reaches a

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — Flourishing in USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade; promoting biodiversity in

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — Renowned for its medicinal properties and magnetism for pollinators; this plant offers the dual benefits of visual appeal

Bishop's Wort (Stachys Officinalis) — its compact clumping habit; commonly known as Bishop's Wort or Betony

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