General Description | 'Hummelo' is a wood betony or stachys cultivar that features basal rosettes of ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and tiny, two-lipped, rose-lavender flowers which appear in dense spikes atop mostly leafless flowering stems rising well above the foliage mat to 3-5 cm tall in summer. |
Landscape | Borders, cottage gardens, informal naturalized areas. Interesting edging plant. |
Propagation | Propagate by division or by seed. |
Cultivation | Grows moist, well-drained soils in full sun. |
Pests | Snails and slugs. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Oval, dark green leaves that grow in clumps. |
Flower Description | Light pink, tube-like flowers that grow in clumps on long stems. |