An epiphytic orchid, from high altitude forests. Single, folded leaves to 18 inches long grow from ribbed pseudobulbs. Arching racemes produce the fragrant flowers in summer or autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets, or grow epiphytically on […]
Stachyurus praecox ( Stachyurus praecox )
Stachyurus praecox is not well known amongst gardeners, but is a fine winter-flowering shrub. It has an arching and rounded habit and is unobtrusive when not in bloom. The flowers are small, pale yellow, appearing in early spring on 2-3 […]
Stachyurus chinensis ( Chinese Stachyurus )
Stachyurus chinensis is not well known amongst gardeners, but is a fine late winter-flowering shrub. It has an arching and spreading habit and is unobtrusive when not in bloom. Leaves are ovate, sharply pointed, deep green, up to 5 inches […]
Stachys spicata ( Big Betony )
Upright, fuzzy perennial ideal an edging or groundcover. Leaves are oval, scalloped, wrinkled, and veined. Spikes of pink to purple flowers bloom from early summer to early fall. Sometimes referred to as S.grandiflora or S.macrantha.
Stachys officinalis ( Wood Betony )
Upright, hairless to hairy perennial ideal for mixed border or groundcover. Leaves are oval to oblong, scalloped, wrinkled, and veined. Spikes of red-purple, pink, or white flowers are borne on erect stems from early summer to early fall.
Stachys macrantha ( Superba )
Upright, fuzzy perennial ideal an edging or groundcover. Leaves are oval, scalloped, wrinkled, and veined. Spikes of deep pink to purple flowers bloom from early summer to early fall.
Stachys lavandulifolia ( Wood Betony )
Woody, spreading perennial ideal for mixed border or groundcover. Leaves are oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, and grayish green. Spikes of purplish pink flowers are borne on erect stems in summer.
Stachys grandiflora ( Big Betony )
Upright, fuzzy perennial ideal an edging or groundcover. Leaves are oval, scalloped, wrinkled, and veined. Spikes of pink to purple flowers bloom from early summer to early fall.
Stachys citrina ( Woolly Betony )
Woody and spreading perennial. Ideal for groundcover or front border. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, small-toothed, fuzzy, and lime-green. Short spikes of yellow flowers bloom in summer.
Stachys byzantina ( Silver Carpet )
Dense mat-forming perennial with fuzzy, lance-shape,grayish-green leaves with intense silver tinge, held in rosettes. Excellent in a border with roses or perennials. Grown primarily for foliage effect. Leaves become soggy and water-logged in excessive rain. Needs well drained site, prefering […]