How to tend a Stachys affinis

Also known as: Stachys geobombycis var. alba C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li, Stachys sieboldii Miq., Stachys sieboldii var. alba (C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li) H.B.Chen, Stachys sieboldii var. glabrescens C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li, Stachys sieboldii var. malacotricha Hand.-Mazz., Stachys tubifera Naudin

Watering

Keep soil moist

Sunlight

Resistant to shade, put in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Mainly use base fertilizers, top-dressing at the late stages

Pruning

Remove dead and diseased branches timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Labiatae, Stachys
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 20-30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period July-August, fruiting period September
Flower colors
pink to purple red
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