{"product_id":"betony-plant-3-25-inch-pot-stachys-officinalis-traditional-woodland-perennial-herb","title":"Live Betony Plant, 3.25 Inch Pot, Magenta Purple Blooms for Pollinators","description":"This Betony plant will ship in a 3.25 inch pot.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Betony is a European perennial herb with distinctive magenta-purple flower spikes and a rich history in traditional gardens. Betony forms neat clumps of textured foliage topped with vibrant blooms that attract pollinators throughout the summer months. \u003cbr\u003e Plant Characteristics: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Height: 12-24 inches tall with a 12-15 inch spread \u003cbr\u003e Foliage: Heart-shaped, deeply veined leaves with scalloped edges forming basal rosettes \u003cbr\u003e Flowers: Dense, cylindrical spikes of tubular magenta-purple flowers bloom from June through August \u003cbr\u003e Growth habit: Clumping perennial that slowly spreads to form colonies \u003cbr\u003e Stem: Square stems typical of the mint family \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Growing Conditions: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8 \u003cbr\u003e Sun exposure: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates morning sun) \u003cbr\u003e Soil: Moist, well-draining, humus-rich soil; thrives in woodland conditions \u003cbr\u003e Water needs: Consistent moisture preferred; does not tolerate drought well \u003cbr\u003e pH: Slightly acidic to neutral soils \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Garden Uses: \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Woodland gardens and shaded borders \u003cbr\u003e Traditional herb gardens \u003cbr\u003e Cottage garden plantings \u003cbr\u003e Native European plant collections \u003cbr\u003e Pollinator gardens in shaded areas \u003cbr\u003e Ground cover in moist, shaded locations \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Notes: \u003cbr\u003e Betony has been cultivated since medieval times and was once considered one of the most important herbs in European gardens. The plant self-seeds modestly and forms attractive, long-lived clumps. Flowers are excellent for cutting and the distinctive blooms add vertical interest to shade gardens. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e For an organic garden, this potted perennial adds purple flowers to a pollinator garden and may draw a butterfly. Consider it for garden gifts for her. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This plant is sold for garden use, not as a medicinal product to heal illness. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Due to the nature of shipping live plants, all orders of live plants are shipped priority to provide quick and safe delivery. We ship all plants on Mondays and Tuesdays. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. \u003cbr\u003e For educational purposes only. This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. \u003cbr\u003e This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.We are happy to work with customers if your plants arrive in bad shape as we want a good end result for both of us. We pack and send healthy plants that sometimes do not travel well or get bounced around.  \u003cbr\u003e Please contact us with questions or problems before leaving a negative review.","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67669604204909,"sku":"betony3.5","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/il_fullxfull.7215805518_g1pl.jpg?v=1791932439","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/betony-plant-3-25-inch-pot-stachys-officinalis-traditional-woodland-perennial-herb","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}