Cover some ground with this low-maintenance wonder, Stachys 'Summer Grapes'. This effective and impressive ground cover plant has got so much going for it aside from those perfect purple lollipop-like blooms. It has aromatic foliage, a long flowering period, it attracts pollinators galore, once established it helps to supress weeds and, on top of all of that, it’s unfussy, reliable and undemanding. Stachys 'Summer Grapes' is an easy-to-grow, hardy perennial, it is completely joyous, and a dream to have in the garden. 

Whether you’re gardening for wildlife or just have a sunny space to fill with something which won’t require too much time, water and attention, Stachys officinalis 'Summer Grapes' is a great option. It’s winter hardy and, once settled in, quite tolerant to periods of drought too. Over the years, this perennial will form into a clump which spreads gradually to form a neat and easily controlled area with lush, aromatic foliage and intense, ultra-violet blooms during summer. The stems of Stachys 'Summer Grapes' are strong, upright and self-supporting—they’re also free of leaves which makes them useful cutting material for cute, country-style flower arrangements.