Plant Min Zone: 4a
Plant Max Zone: 8b
Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Water / Rainfall: Average
Soil Quality: Average
Bloom Season: Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Flower Color: Reddish Purple, Pink
Berry / Fruit Color: None
Spring Foliage Color: Green
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Fall Foliage Color: Green
Evergreen Foliage: Yes
Winter Interest: Some
Scented Flowers: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low
Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High
Wind Tolerance: High
Poor Soil Tolerance: No Extreme Soils
Height: 0.75' - 1'
Width: 1' - 1.5'
Growth Rate: Slow, Medium
Service Life: Long: 5-10 years
Maintenance Need: Almost Zero Maintenance
Spreading Potential: Extremely Low
Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Perennial to 3-6" Above Ground in Summer After Blooms: Forms Basal Foliage Growth.
Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more
Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure
Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits
Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage
Special Landscape Uses: Groundcover, Erosion Control
Possible Pest Problems: Grasshoppers
Plant Limitations: None
Hummelo Stachys (small), is also known as Stachys monieri / officinalis 'Hummelo'