Stachys 'Hummelo' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Stachys 'Hummelo' is a very showy plant with stiff stems and flowers in summer and fall. It grows densely and does not require frequent pruning. It is also known for its drought tolerance and resistance to deer and rabbits.
Common Name |
Stachys 'Hummelo'
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo'
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Genus
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Stachys
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Family
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Lamiaceae
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Order
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Lamiales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Stachys 'Hummelo'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Stachys 'Hummelo' needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Stachys 'Hummelo' needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Stachys 'Hummelo' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Stachys 'Hummelo' prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Stachys 'Hummelo'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Stachys 'Hummelo' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Stachys 'Hummelo' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Purple
Silvery Pink
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Stachys 'Hummelo' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Stachys 'Hummelo', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Stachys 'Hummelo' Native Region |
Find out where the Stachys 'Hummelo' plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant is also native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. |
