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penboeth amryllw
Synonyms
Galeopsis versicolor
Galeopsis tetrahit var. versicolor
Annual Biennial
A scattered annual wildflower found in much of the country but with a stronghold in Scotland. Reaching up to a metre tall, the square stems support toothed, oval leaves and are topped in mid-summer to autumn with whorls of pale yellow, hooded flowers with a purple lip, providing nectar and pollen for insects
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam