Betonica hirsuta

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<em>Betonica</em> <em>hirsuta</em> RHS / Visions Pictures
<em>Betonica</em> <em>hirsuta</em> RHS / Visions Pictures

Synonyms

Stachys pradica

Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming species of perennial wildflower with hairy, oval-shaped, dark green foliage, heart-shaped at the base and toothed at the leaf edges. Spikes of dense, bright pink flowers on hairy stems appear in the summer. A bee-friendly wildflower, particularly for solitary bees

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Clump forming, 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
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or sow seed in situ in late summer. Will self-seed readily

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow

Pruning

Deadhead faded flowers. Cut back to ground level in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free