Stachys officinalis - Cultivation Notes
Stachys requires a hot dry position in full sun, preferably on a poor quality dry sandy or chalky soils. Soil must be well drained so avoid heavy clays. Avoid mulching and fertilizer. Occasionally weed around and allow space to spread.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Stachys officinalis:
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Stachys officinalis:
- Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
- Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
- Ideal for informal cottage garden style planting
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Common Missspellings: Stachis, Stychis Stakis, Stakis, Stackis