{"product_id":"alpine-betony","title":"Alpine Betony","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlpine betony (Stachys monieri, often listed as Stachys officinalis 'Hummelo') is a tidy, low-maintenance herbaceous perennial in the mint family that forms a neat clump of textured, deep green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows 18 to 24 inches tall (45–60 cm) and spreads about 12 to 18 inches wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features long, narrow, slightly crinkled, and textured dark green leaves that form a dense basal mound. Unlike its relative lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina), it lacks a fuzzy or woolly texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces dense, bottle-brush-shaped spikes of vibrant lavender-rose to reddish-purple flowers from early through midsummer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in USDA Zones 4 through 8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers full sun to partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires average, well-drained soil; it is adaptable to clay, sandy, or normal soils as long as drainage is good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resistant to deer and rabbits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Uses: \u003c\/strong\u003eGreat for borders, rock gardens, and mixed perennial beds. Excellent for attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. Useful as a cut flower due to its sturdy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midwest Groundcovers","offers":[{"title":"4.33\" Pot","offer_id":48156998271139,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gal Pot","offer_id":48156998303907,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/alpinebetony.png?v=1789673753","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/alpine-betony","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}