Bishop's wort
Common Name: Bishop's wort
Genus: Stachys
Species: officinalis
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Flowering period: May to July
A spreading perennial with hairy, wrinkled leaves. The tubular flowers are held on upright spikes and can be white, pink or reddish purple. It is related to dead-nettle and bees and butterflies use it as a nectar source. A good plant to try in the wildlife border.
Looks good with:
Geranium 'Johnson's Blue'Helleborus argutifolius
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