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Stachys officinalis (Bishop's wort)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Stachys officinalis
Other names
Betonica officinalis, Stachys betonica, Wood betony, Bishop's wort
Genus
Stachys Stachys
Species
S. officinalis - S. officinalis is an erect, herbaceous perennial with green-grey rosettes of hairy, oblong leaves and upright stems with purple or pink flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Stachys officinalis is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pink, Purple in Summer; Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Stachys officinalis (Bishop's wort) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in free-draining soil that is moderately fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Stachys officinalis
Other names
Betonica officinalis, Stachys betonica, Wood betony, Bishop's wort
Genus
Stachys Stachys
Species
S. officinalis - S. officinalis is an erect, herbaceous perennial with green-grey rosettes of hairy, oblong leaves and upright stems with purple or pink flowers from early summer to early autumn.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Purple in Summer; Purple, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Stachys officinalis (Bishop's wort) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bees (attract & feed bees), Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Underplanting, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in free-draining soil that is moderately fertile.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Stachys officinalis (Bishop's wort)
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: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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