Stachys moneri 'Hummelo' - Bettony Ornamental Bark putting a spin on the

putting a spin on the traditional coneflower look

it delivers a splash of color that stands out without overwhelming its companions

the tree creates the appearance of a frozen waterfall caught mid-cascade

The flowers also attract various species of butterflies and is a host plant to may of their caterpillars

This cultivar shines in mid to late fall

Stachys moneri 'Hummelo' - Bettony Ornamental Bark putting a spin on theLooking for a pollinator friendly native with tons of appeal? The relatively unknown Stachys moneri 'Humelo' received the highest distinction in 2019, going home with the Perennial Plant Associations "Plant of the Year Award". Why? Well first, it produces food for a wide range of pollinators including many species of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Second, while it is easy to care for it produces full panicles of cone shaped violet and magenta