Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Betonica

Species:

Betonica nivea subsp. ossetica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds may require cold stratification to break dormancy. Germination can be irregular.

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