🌿 Betony

Stachys officinalis

medicinal_herbs Perennial Lamiaceae

☀️ Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

💧 Water

Low to Moderate

🗺️ Zones

4-8

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-7.0

🪴 Soil Type

Well-draining

🚿 Drainage

Well-drained

📏 Spacing

12-15 in

📐 Height

12-24 in

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Echinacea

Medicinal herb garden companions

🤝 Lavender

Both prefer well-drained soil and full sun

🤝 Yarrow

Traditional European medicinal herb companions

⚠️ Keep Apart (3)

⚠️ Fennel

Allelopathic - may inhibit growth

⚠️ Mint

Aggressive mint competes for resources

⚠️ Walnut

Susceptible to juglone toxicity from walnut trees

📝 Growing Notes

Ancient panacea - Romans listed 47 ailments it could cure. Purple-pink flower spikes.

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Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

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