betony

Betony (Stachys maxima) should be watered thoroughly once a week in the morning. During the warmer months, consider watering your betony twice a week if the soil is dry. Make sure to water the soil, avoiding contact with the leaves and stem. Avoid over-watering, as betony does not like overly wet soil. When possible, water with lukewarm water.

Betony (Stachys maxima) plants thrive in direct sunlight and should be planted in areas that receive at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun each day. Conditions with partial shade can be tolerated, though overall growth and flowering may be reduced. During the hot summer months, providing some relief from the afternoon sun may help protect betony plants from overheating and related stress.

Betony, also known as Stachys maxima, should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth appears. When pruning Betony, it's important to remove any dead or diseased branches, as well as any suckers or excess growth around the bottom of the plant. Betony is best pruned by removing up to 1/3 of the longest stems each year, gradually reducing the size of the plant. For best results, make sure to prune the stems back to a healthy bud so that the Betony can grow back fuller and more compact.