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Betony Seeds
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Betony (Stachys Officinalis) - A cousin of Lamb's Ear, Stachys Offinalis is also called betony, bishopswort, purple betony, or wood betony. Betony is a hardy perennial herb. Plant hardiness to USDA Zone 4, betony requires only average soil, and tolerates full sun to partial shade.MORE LAMB'S EAR OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 7
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
July - September
BLOOM COLOR
Pink
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Evenly moist but well-drained soil, can grow in clay
Betony (Stachys Officinalis) - A cousin of Lamb's Ear, Stachys Offinalis is also called betony, bishopswort, purple betony, or wood betony. Betony is a hardy perennial herb. Plant hardiness to USDA Zone 4, betony requires only average soil, and tolerates full sun to partial shade.
Wood betony was at one time commonly used as a medicinal plant in the treatment of a wide range of disorders, especially as a nervine and tonic for treating maladies of the head and as an external application to wounds. It also stimulates the digestive system and the liver, having an overall tonic effect upon the body. Wood betony is much less used today, and more often forms part of a mixture of herbs. The whole plant is collected when in flower in the summer and can be dried for later use.
Attractive Garden Herb!
Betony has an unusual appearance and provides a lovely feature to your rock garden or landscape.
Fine Flowering Herb
How To Grow
Plant betony seeds anywhere from late summer to early fall. Cold weather is important to assist germination, so plant in late winter if you live in an area with warm winters. Seeds can be sown directly or started indoors. Plant seeds in a potting mix at a depth of 1/16 inch: light is required for germination. Make sure to keep seeds moist until germination, but don't soak the soil or seeds may rot. Make sure to plant in rich soil to provide proper nutrients for a long bloom season. It is best to grow in an area of partial shade, although betony does grow in full sun in areas with mild summers.
- Height: 12 inches
- Plant spacing: 8 inches
- Soil: evenly moist but well-drained
- Sowing rate: 4-5 seeds per plant
Plant Information
Betony is a perennial flowering herb that grows in USDA zones 4 through 7. It has traditionally been used for a variety of medicinal purposes, and it is a popular substitute for black tea as a base for herbal mixes.
- Environment: partial shade to full sun
- Bloom season: July-September
- Bloom color: pink
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
41F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days after cold stratification
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16th inch
SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
8 inches
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
12 - 16 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Lilac
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Stachys Byzantina Lanata
Lamb's Ear (Stachys Byzantina Lanata) - Start Lamb's Ear seeds for a wonderful ground cover plant with masses of silvery, deer resistant velvet-textured leaves that stay crisp and look fresh all season. Flowers bloom on spikes that reach up to 16 inches and are lilac in color. The silvery foliage offers a cool accent for the bright greens and colors of the summer garden. Grown in USDA zones 4 -8 with a summer bloom season. Lambs ear blooms in a beautiful lilac shade and is deer resistant. Usually takes 21 - 35 days in order to germinate when seeds are kept moist. Does not require much water after establishment making it resistant to drought.
Attracts pollinators
Lamb's Ear attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its purple flower spikes in late spring and early summer.
Lamb's ear seed | byzantina
How to grow
How To Grow Lamb's Ear From Seed: Sow Lamb's Ear seeds in late winter, 8 - 10 weeks before last frost. Use starter trays and quality starter soil. Press Lamb's Ear seeds into the soil but do not cover. Keep the flower seeds continuously moist until germination. Transplant Lamb's Ear seedlings outdoors in spring. At the time of transplanting, pinch back to encourage compact growth. Space Lamb's Ear plants 16 inches a part.
Grow this hardy, drought resistant perennial flower in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It is a reliable performer that needs little care. Lamb's Ear uses include edging the border of the garden or as a general ground cover. It is a ready self-seeder, and also spreads by roots making it ideal for ground cover.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant or approximately 1,000 seeds covers 20 square feet
- Average Germ Time: 21 - 35 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
- Depth: Do not cover, but press seed into soil
Flower Specifications
Stachys Byzantina Lamb's Ear is very adaptive. It is drought tolerant enough for a rock garden setting, and it is also a good choice for growing in hot, humid summers where some plants can lose their form. Lamb's Ear ground cover makes a perfect companion plant for a rose garden.
- Height: 24 - 36 inches
- USDA Zones: 6 - 9
- Season: Perennial
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes