Stachys officinalis is native to Europe and Asia. It is a glabrous to densely-hairy perennial that is noted for its late spring floral display. Wrinkled, scallop-edged, ovate to oblong, petiolate, dark green leaves (to 5" long) form a basal clump to 9-12" tall. Upright flowering stems rise to 12" above the foliage clump in late spring to. Very different in appearance from its fuzzy-leaved relative S. byzantina (lamb's ears), 'Hummelo' has glossy, dark green leaves. Each 4-6″ ovate leaf is wrinkled or puckered with tightly scalloped edges and a rounded tip. The 10-12″ high basal rosettes of foliage that are produced in spring remain fresh-looking until fall.
Stachys 'Hummelo' Perennial Plant of the Year Rotary Botanical Gardens
Wood Betony 'Hummelo' (Stachys officinalis) is a wonderful perennial featuring hot pink flower spikes that emerge on stiff, square stems from a neat mound of glossy, dark green, heart-shaped, semi-evergreen leaves with scalloped edges. Blooming for weeks from early to mid-summer, the blooms hold their shape through the fall, providing structural interest even after they are spent. When planting your Stachys 'Hummelo', make sure to space them about 12-18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and airflow. Water your new plants deeply and regularly for the first few weeks to help them establish a healthy root system. As your Stachys 'Hummelo' grows, it will appreciate regular watering, especially during hot, dry spells. Place plants 12-18" apart. Keep well watered, as it does not tolerate drought well. It has few pests and is not favored by deer or rabbits. Propagate by division in spring or fall. Use 'Hummelo' in beds and borders, as a specimen in a rock garden, or massed as a ground cover. Being relatively short and dense it can make a good edging plant. Welcome to our latest blog post on "Designing with Stachys 'Hummelo': Creating Stunning Combinations". If you are a fan of Stachys 'Hummelo' and want to know how to create a beautiful garden design using this versatile plant, then you've come to the right place. Many landscape designers and gardeners around the world h
Stachys 'Hummelo' 2010 Rotary Botanical Gardens
Plant number: 1.495.250. A cousin to the familiar Lamb's-Ears, but not at all similar. This is a clump-forming perennial, forming a low mound of crispy green foliage. In early summer the upright spikes of bright-purple flowers appear, which attract bees to the nectar. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form for weeks on end. Stachys 'Hummelo' is a moderately sized perennial with many erect stems each carrying a single flower spike ( Stachys comes from the Greek word for spike) of purplish-pink flowers that often last two months, from June to August in most climates. The small tubular flowers open into two lips, a characteristic trait of the plants in the. No. Foliage. Deciduous or Semi evergreen. Habit. Columnar upright. Genus. Betonica is a genus of native perennial wildflowers with narrow, oval leaves on upright stems. Bright purple to red flowers appear throughout the summer and into early autumn. Name status. Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' Common Name: betony 'Hummelo' Family: Lamiaceae: USDA Zone: 4 thru 8: Light Requirement: Full Sun: Season(s) of interest: spring, summer, fall, winter: Height and Spread: 1.5-2ft x 1.5-2ft (45-60cm x 45-60cm) Flower Color: Rose-Lavender: Attracts Wildlife: Attracts Pollinators, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian.
Stachys monieri ´Hummelo´ , Čistec Monierův, K9
Lamb's ear is a silvery gray, fuzzy-leafed perennial that spreads rapidly. 'Hummelo' has crinkled, fresh-green leaves and grows in a clump. 'Hummelo' is quite well behaved, maintaining a tight clump throughout the growing season. In a few years, the clump will get about 18 inches wide. There are some additional Stachys nomenclatural issues: S. maxima and S. minor are dubious names despite their widespread commercial use. S. monieri—usually associated with 'Hummelo'—is an invalid name and a synonym of S. officinalis. Likewise, the dwarf betony formerly known as S. minima is now S. spathulata.
'Hummelo' was the highest rated Stachys in the Chicago Botanic Garden Evaluation Trials for its strong flower production, vigor, habit, quality and winter hardiness. "We first planted [ Stachys officinalis ] in our Scottish garden where it has thrived in part shade," says Mark Dwyer, director of horticulture at Rotary Botanical Gardens in Janesville, Wisc. Stachys Hummelo - Common name: Betony, Woundwort - A stunning choice for the Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year 2019! They state "As trouble free and dependable as it is eye-catching", and we agree. A wealth of rose-lavender spikes all summer are particularly fabulous in massed plantings. Hummel means bumblebee in German - appropriate for this pollinator magnet - as well as.
Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo'
Betony 'Hummelo'. * Botanical name: Stachys officinalis or Stachys monieri 'Hummelo'. * What it is: Cousin to the better known lamb's ears with their fuzzy gray leaves, this perennial has green leaves with salvia-like flower spikes of rosy-lavender from late spring through much of summer. It's easy to grow, long-blooming, and deer. May 7, 2019. Virtues: Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo' has been named 2019's Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association. It's an easy-to-grow plant that provides spikes of purple flowers in late summer. Its short stature and ability to gently spread (by rooting stems) make it a good edging plant or ground cover.
