Stachys byzantina
An easy to grow plant. The soft leaves have a wooly texture that invites touching.
Purpose: plant in a sunny spot to provide ground cover and a fun plant to touch.
Sensory appeal
| Sight | Green foliage with white hairs. Spikes of purple flowers in summer that attract bees |
| Touch | Wooly leaves |
Quick facts
| Height | 0.1-0.5m |
| Spread | 0.5-1m |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Season of interest | All year, flowers in summer |
| Plant type | Evergreen groundcover |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
How to grow
| Start from | Plants |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Planting distance | 30cm apart |
Care and maintenance
| General | Cut back faded flower stems. Remove dead or damaged leaves in late winter or early spring |
| Propagation | Lift and divide plants every 2-4 years in spring to promote vigorous growth |
