| Family | LAMIACEAE |
| Genus species | Betonica hirsuta L. |
| Synonyms | Betonica alpestris Jord. & Fourr. |
| Stachys hirsuta (L.) Dalla Torre & Sarnth. | |
| Stachys pradica (Zanted.) Greuter | |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Description | hirsute, leaves oblong-cordate, crenate, 2-8cm long, flowers 20-24mm long in compact spike |
| Size | 15-40cm |
| Color | pink, purple |
| Bloom | late summer |
| Ca | + |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Europe
Middle Europe (Austria , Switzerland ) Southwestern Europe (France ) Southeastern Europe (Italy , Yugoslavia) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | LAMIACEAE
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