Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo' - Lamb's Ear

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous perennial plant
Common name: Hummelo betony
Scientific name: Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo'
Color: Vibrant rose-purple flowers, textured medium-green foliage
Mature height: 0.40–0.60 m
Mature width: 0.50–0.70 m
Habit: Bushy and compact, flowers in dense, upright spikes
Flowering period: July to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Low to moderate, drought tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, tolerates poor and calcareous soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 10
Drought tolerance: Very good, suitable for xeric gardens
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Stachys monnieri 'Hummelo' is a robust and easy-to-care-for perennial, ideal for gardeners seeking prolonged flowering with minimal effort. Its persistent green foliage offers interesting structure year-round.

Prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense branching and a compact silhouette. Water moderately during the growing season; once established, the plant requires little water.

Divide every three to four years in spring to revitalize clumps and maintain optimal vigor and abundant flowering.