Description
Stachys kotschyi (also called Betony, Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys kotschyi is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys kotschyi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and gray-green leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have gray-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys kotschyi is an evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or early summer.