Texas Betony

texas betony flowers
Name: Texas Betony
Height: 1-1.5′
Width/Spread: 2-3′
Light: Sun/Partial Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous: SE
Seasonal Interest: Summer to Fall
Color/Feature: Coral / red flowers. Gray-green foliage.
Maintenance: Prune back if it becomes ragged and new flowers will emerge.
Botanical Name

& Comments:

Stachys coccinea
Constant bloomer. Attracts hummingbirds. Can be used as ground cover. Native perennial. Drought tolerant.

 

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