Stachys monieri (Alpine betony)

Botanical name

Stachys monieri

Other names

Alpine betony, Alpine bishop's wort

Genus

Stachys Stachys

Species

S. monieri - S. monieri is a mound-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with broadly ovate, scalloped, wrinkled, grey-green basal leaves and erect stems bearing dense spikes of small, two-lipped, deep pink flowers in summer.

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Habit

Erect flower stem, Cushion or Mound Forming

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Colour

Flower

Dark-pink in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Slugs

Specific diseases

Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning

Remove faded flower spikes.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Stachys monieri (Alpine betony) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Tolerate partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. May be evergreen in mild climates.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Stachys monieri (Alpine betony)

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/