Add texture and vibrant blooms to your garden with Stachys, a charming flowering plant known for its colorful, spiked flowers and attractive foliage. Perfect for borders, beds, and container planting, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for home gardeners seeking a reliable, eye-catching addition to their garden.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces colorful, spiked blooms throughout the season
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Garden favorite for borders, beds, and containers
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, suitable for sustainable gardening
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Variety: Stachys
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Plant Height: 12–24 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 8–12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade promotes strong growth and vibrant blooms.
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Germination Time: 14–21 days under warm conditions (65–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 2–3 inches tall to permanent garden locations or containers.
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Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health; minimal pruning required.