Wood Betony

Stachys officinalis

Commonly known as Purple betony, Wood betony or Bishop's wort, is a perennial grassland herb growing to 70cm tall. Its leaves are stalked on upright stems, narrowly oval, with a heart-shaped base, with a somewhat wrinkled texture and toothed margins. The calyx (flower) is 5-7mm long, with 5 teeth edged with bristles. This beautiful herb has many medicinal uses, but we think it looks great in a cottage garden setting too!