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Betony

Betony

Product number: 604780
Origin: Europe
Latin: Stachys officinalis, also known as Betonica officinalis

The serrated, bumpy leaf forms the base for this graceful plant. The flower stalks are 70 cm high, bearing soft pink labiate flowers on their (false) spikes. It thrives in partial or full sun. Medicinally used for, among other things, intestinal pain and respiratory inflammation. Contains tannins, bitter compounds, and betaine.
Blooms Jul-Sept

Names:
Latin: Stachys officinalis, or also Betonica officinalis
Dutch: Betonie
Also: Betonica officinalis
English: Hedgenettle, Betony, Purple Betony, Wood Betony, Bishopwort, or Bishop's Wort

Sowing method: Year-round in a seed tray, first give 2-4 weeks of warmth (18-22°C), then a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4°C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up to room temperature again, after which germination will follow. The seeds germinate irregularly over a longer germination period, so do not discard the seedlings too quickly. Sowing directly into the ground is also possible; just let winter pass over them, and germination will occur in spring.

Sowing/planting time:

All year

Harvesting time:

July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Soft pink labial flowers
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
Annual or perennial: Perennial
Attractive to insects: Bees
Winter hardy: Forst hardy
Ease of cultivation: Moderate

Latin: Stachys officinalis, also known as Betonica officinalis
Dutch: Betony
Also known as: Betonica officinalis
English: Hedgenettle, Betony, Purple Betony, Wood Betony, Bishopwort, or Bishop's Wort