Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' ~ Monrovia® Hummelo Betony Size:1 GALLON 6PK fast-growing native deciduous tree with

fast-growing native deciduous tree with pyramidal habit when young and that matures to a rounded crown

Very drought tolerant once established and when crushed the foliage smells like garlic

The compound green leaves turn yellow-brown in fall

IMAGE: Image: Photo by Gary Owens

Tree in autumn at Hayes Garden World

Stachys monieri 'Hummelo' ~ Monrovia® Hummelo Betony Size:1 GALLON 6PK fast-growing native deciduous tree withHummelo Betony is a hairy semi evergreen perennial with wrinkled ovated dark green basal foliage that slowly spreads to make a dense ground cover. Flower spikes packed with small two lipped vivid purple flowers last throughout the summer. Deadheading may encourage a second bloom. Grows best with afternoon shade in southern climates and dry to medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5 2' Spacing: 1. 5'