Description
Brighten your Massachusetts borders with the soft beauty of Summer Crush Stachys, a deer-resistant perennial known for its bicolor pink and white flower spikes. These elegant blooms rise above neat mounds of green foliage, creating a layered look in sunny beds and borders. The plants spread slowly by rhizomes and adapt well to clay soils, making them a great choice for a variety of garden conditions.
Summer Crush Stachys prefers full sun and evenly moist soil, though it can handle occasional droughts once established. This member of the mint family attracts pollinators and complements darker blooming plants beautifully. Whether you’re carpeting a slope or edging a path, Summer Crush Stachys brings lasting color and charm to Massachusetts landscapes.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Stachys Officinalis 'Summer Crush'
Color: pink, white
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: water when the top couple of inches of soil are dry
Soil: well draining
Zone: 4 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: perennial
Mature Size: height (24″ – 30″), width (18″ – 24″)
Blooming Season: late spring – early summer
Growth Rate: medium
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