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Herbaceous Perennial

Betonica macrantha 'Violacea'
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betony 'Violacea'

A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, producing heads of pale purple-pink flowers in summer, on erect stems up to 0.6m (2ft) high, above mats of green, scalloped, crinkled foliage. The flowers are extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators, making the plants a good choice for including in a wildlife garden.

Synonyms
Stachys macrantha 'Violacea'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Purple Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous or Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Betonica is a genus of native perennial wildflowers with narrow, oval leaves on upright stems. Bright purple to red flowers appear throughout the summer and into early autumn.

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet.

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 21°C (70F) in spring and by basal or stem-tip softwood cuttings in spring. Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Remove old stems and foliage as plant dies back for the winter

Pests

May be susceptible to slug and snail damage

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and root rot in heavy wet soil

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