Dwarf Betony
Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-8
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Height: 3-6 inches
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Spread: 8-12 inches
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Bloom Time: June to July
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Bloom: rose-purple, tubular, two-lipped flowers bloom in
dense whorls on plump 4-6 inch spikes above basal foliage
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Light: full sun to light shade (flowers
best in full sun)
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Soil: average, well-drained
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Moisture: medium; evenly moist; established
plants have some drought tolerance
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Use: borders and edging; small area
ground cover; rock and cottage gardens, informal naturalized areas; rock walls;
containers
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Care: low maintenance; deadhead after
bloom to preserve foliage vitality; avoid overhead watering; leave over winter
and clean up in spring
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; too much shade, excess humidity, and poor drainage promote root rot
and leaf diseases; watch for slugs and snails
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Native to: Southern Africa
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Notes: dwarf, rhizomatous green
perennial providing interesting form and texture even when not in bloom;
foliage forms dense, ground-hugging rosette of dark, glossy green,
spatula-shaped, scalloped and crinkled leaves; flowers attract bees and other
pollinators; deer and rabbit tolerant
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Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D154
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