Stachys officinalis | Pink | Cotton Candy Ooly Heleniums have charming

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It grows especially well in a semi shaded spot in most styles of gardens

and slopes for about 3-4 weeks

it will establish its leaves in the first year and flower in the second

Stachys officinalis | Pink | Cotton Candy Ooly Heleniums have charmingStachys officinalis, also known as Alpine Betony and it is a cousin to the familiar Lamb's Ears, but not at all similar. This little clump forming perennial forms a low mound of attractive shiny green foliage. Plants bear upright spikes of candy pink flowers which appear towards midsummer and into autumn. Removing faded flowers will encourage more buds to form to continue the show. Both an interesting and unusual perennial for near the front of the