Description Betony (Betonica officinalis, formerly Stachys officinalis) produces dense basal clumps of scalloped, deep green leaves. Upright, 18- to 24-inch-tall stems are topped with spikes of flowers in shades of purplish pink in early to midsummer. If you aren’t planning to collect seed, I suggest shearing the whole plant to about 1 inch above the ground once the flowers are finished; the plants will then produce tidy mounds of fresh leaves that look good through the rest of the growing season. Full sun to light shade. Perennial; Zones 4 to 8. Collected in late August 2025. At least 20 seeds. Shipping to U.S. addresses only. Please read the germination information as well before ordering.
