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Betonica, Alpine Betony, Betony, Bishopswort, Lamb's Ear 'Purpurea'

Betonicaofficinalis

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Betonica (bet-OH-nee-kuh)

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Species

officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)

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Synonym

Stachys officinalis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Lavender

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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