Botanical name: Stachys chamissonis var. cooleyae
Type: Flowering perennial
Bloom colour: Reddish purple
Bloom time: June - August
Sun requirement: Sun - partial sun
Height: 70 - 150 cm
Spread: 40 cm, but will spread with time by underground roots
Soil moisture: Moist
Features: Don't worry it won't sting! Its tubular flowers provide food for hummingbirds and pollinators. As a member of the mint family, keep in mind that it can spread aggressively, so place it in a spot where it has lots of room to expand or is contained.
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