Hummelo Alpine betony is a densely blooming perennial that naturalizes easily and attracts a wealth of bees and hummingbirds. A cousin to the thick, silvery "lamb's ears" of other Stachys cultivars, Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' displays quite different form and foliage. This Alpine betony forms a low-growing mound of deep green (nonwoolly) foliage, sending up 20" upright spikes of lush, purple flowers from late June through August, with the main floral show occuring in July.

Stachys have been evaluated by our plant evaluation program. Download A Comparative Study of Cultivated Stachys for information on cultivating this beautiful deer- and rabbit-resistant Alpine betony in your own garden.