Rose-lavender flowers atop 20″ flower stalks in early summer. Compact, light green clumps of textured foliage spread over time to form a dense groundcover. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators.18 – 24″ Botanical Name- Stachys Hummelo Pronunciation- STA-kiss Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Rose lavender Bloom Time- Early – mid summer Companion Plants- Echinacea ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ – pollinator-friendly, bright combo Fauna Attracted- Bees, pollinating insects (carder bees use fuzz), hummingbirds occasionally Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP51A Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower spikes; water moderately and avoid over-fertilizing. Trimming Instructions- Trim in early spring to remove old stems and rejuvenate the plant. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a light dose of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing in clay can cause limp, mildewy foliage. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, root rot
