big betony
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S. macrantha is an upright perennial to 60cm tall, with neatly toothed, oblong leaves and hooded pinky-purple flowers, 3.5cm long, in dense spikes in summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- big betony (Betonica macrantha)
- Genus
- Betonica
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of big betony
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of big betony
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big betony care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningRemove flowered stems
Propagation
PropagationDivide in spring. Propagate by seed in spring or autumn and keep in a cold frame
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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