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Stachys swainsonii Benth.  
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus speciesStachys swainsonii Benth. 
BibliographyLabiat. Gen. Spec.: 535 (1834)
Native Rangesc. Greece (Parnassos)
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks
Descriptionvelutinous to villose, leaves 1-3cm, oblong to elliptic, obtuse, crenate or minutely dentate, whorls 2-10-flowered, crowded, flowers 14-18mm long
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite, pale rose
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 18-21°C
division in early spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsPrasium hirsutum Poir.
Prasium minus Vahl ex Walp.
Territory1 Europe
     13 Southeastern Europe (GRC Greece)
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