Stachys officinalis | Pink | Cotton Candy Ooly Heleniums have charming

Heleniums have charming

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

and also make a wonderful addition to the Butterfly garden

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

Plants are said to be hardy to  around -7 to -4°C if planted deep and well-mulched

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