Stachys officinalis alba (betony) – white – Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

With this Stachys officinalis alba (lamb's ear), you are bringing a hardy perennial into your home, in white. The plant is in a Ø11 cm nursery pot and is approximately 15–25 cm tall. Stachys has soft, silvery-grey leaves and pink flower spikes that attract bees. An asset for biodiversity: bees and butterflies find plenty of nectar here.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Stachys officinalis alba
• Also known as: lamb's ear
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: white
• Flowering period: June–August
• Location: sun
• Hardy: yes
• Watering: keep the soil lightly moist during the first year; after that, water is only needed during dry periods
• Beautiful in: border, pot on the balcony or terrace
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Plant in groups of three or five, as this gives the best effect in the border. A layer of compost in the spring provides enough nourishment. Also read our tips on watering and repotting.