Botanical Name: Stachys albotomentosa ‘Hidalgo’
Common Name: Hidalgo Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape loose mounding form with medium gray-green foliage and tomentose stems; reddish pink flowers are held above foliage. Height 2 to 3' Spread 3 to 5' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade Soil well drained Hardiness hardy; zones 7-10, 12-24 Morphology: Leaves medium green cordate leaves to 1" across, oppositely arranged on stems, deeply veined; crushed foliage smells like lemon-lime drink Flowers reddish/pink to peach, tubular, held high above foliage 1/2" across turns darker with age Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed, division Usage: unique filler in perennial bed. Drought tolerant landscapes. Grown for tomentose foliage and reddish/pink flowers. Landscape Care: Watering drought tolerant once established Fertilizing slow release; all purpose Pruning selectively head back as needed Pests/Diseases pest free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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