| | | Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Stachys macrantha 'Rosea' (big betony) bears bright pink blooms during early summer to late summer. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Stachys macrantha 'Rosea' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer. | | |