Common Name: Summer Romance Betony
Bloomtime: June to July
Bloomcolor: Purple-pink
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Spread: 2.00 to 2.50 feet
Spacing: 2.00 to 2.50 feet
Water: Average Water Needs
Hardiness: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Zone: 3
Deer Resistant: Deer Resistant
Attracts Butterflies: Attracts Butterflies
Characteristics: No serious insect or disease problems., Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot, humid climates. Soils should be kept evenly moist, but established plants have some drought tolerance. Spreads by creeping stems (stolons) that , ‘Summer Romance’ has a summer display of wand-like inflorescences with violet flowers that stand up to 2 feet above dense, green foliage. Can be used as a groundcover, or along the edge of a bed, and will spread over time to fill in an area.,