Stachys officinalis 'Pink Cotton Candy'
Betony
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses, Inc.
- Fat spikes of two-toned light and dark pink flowers
- Deep green foliage; scalloped edge
- Strong, upright stems
- Blooms through summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, well-drained soil, medium moisture and full sun. Light afternoon shade can be beneficial in hot summer climates, some drought tolerance once established. Deadheading encourages further blooming. Plants can be divided in early spring or late fall.
Height: 24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 24 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Vigorous
- Rock Garden
- Ground Cover
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Stachys
Common Name: Betony
Clump-forming perennial with ovate to oblong, scallop-edged, green leaves. Spikes of pink or purple flowers bloom from early to mid-summer, sometimes reblooming in fall. Great mass planted, in borders, cottage gardens and naturalized areas.