Betonica officinalis | Betony - UK Native Plant
Betony is a classic meadow perennial, forming tidy clumps of foliage topped with upright spikes of rich purple-pink flowers. It has long been valued both as a wildlife plant and as a traditional medicinal herb.
Botanical Information
Scientific Name: Betonica officinalis
Common Name: Betony
Family: Lamiaceae
Habit: Clump-forming perennial
Height: 30–60 cm
Width: 30–45 cm
Flower Colour: Purple-pink
Flower Time: June – September
Soil: Moist but well-drained soils, suited to many soil types.
Climate Zone: Temperate
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Drought Tolerant: Moderate
Garden Styles: Meadow planting, wildlife gardens, prairie planting
Special Uses: Important species for biodiversity.
Use in Modern Garden Design
Betony works beautifully in large swathes for impact coupled well with ornamental with grasses. Its upright flower spikes add structure to contemporary naturalistic or meadow-style designs. A good plant to be used to supplement winter structure or interest if left to set seed. cut back in the early spring for a flush of new growth.
