Stachys byzantina
Botanical Name
Stachys byzantina
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
12 to 15 inches
Width
18 inches
Flowers
Summer: purplish-pink
Light
Full sun
Soil
Well-drained (key)
Planting and Care
Divide in spring, remove flowers to enhance foliage
Problems
Leaf diseases in hot and humid conditions
Varieties to Consider
'Big Ears' & 'Helen von Stein' - larger leaves, few if any flowers