Mountain ziest - Stachys recta
The mountain ziest is a wild plant that is also of great use in cultural gardens. It is a good choice, especially for natural gardens, where a plant can also grow wild.
- Bergziest grows to a height of 40 to 70 cm
- attracts wild bees
- has a long flowering period from June to October
- the flowers are pale yellow
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Real ziest - Stachys officinalis
This Ziestart, which is also called Heil-Ziest, is widespread in our country. Especially in southern Germany, it covers large areas in the wild. If you want to set it up in your garden, you have to put the fertilizer pack aside. It likes and thrives only on poor soils. He likes to sow himself and may have to to be pushed into its limits with the scissors. Among the species on offer there are some with white, pink or purple flowers.
Large-flowered ziest - Stachys macrantha
The large-flowered ziest grows as a compact perennial. In a partially shaded to sunny location, this can become very lush and large over the years. The dark green leaves are reminiscent of the nettle. The small flowers are pink-purple. As with all other ziestarten, its flowers have a strong attraction for insects.
Swamp scissors - Stachys palustris
Its name reveals the primary distribution area. Bog ziest likes moist, nutrient-rich places. They can be found close to water banks, next to water ditches or in all fields that have a lot of moisture. It can grow to a height of 30 to 100 cm. It blooms bright pink from June to September. In a cultural garden he will feel comfortable at the edge of the pond.
Tips
The young, tender shoot in spring can enrich our menu. Both raw in a salad or smoothie and steamed.
Waldziest - Stachys sylvatica
In its original location, the forest ziest gives off a delicate lilac scent. We can also bring this into the garden at home. He finds the ideal location under light trees. There it is allowed to run wild over time. It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are sawed on the edges. The forest ziest can not only please us with its purple flowers, but also bring us a rich harvest. In the soil it forms tubers that can be prepared like potatoes.
Wollziest - Stachys byzantina
Also known as woolly ziest, rabbit ears and donkey ears. This valuable wild perennial is undemanding and grows in almost any well-drained soil. It can look rustic, but also elegant with the right accompaniment. The pink-violet flowers are not spectacular, but the leaves are tomentose and gray in color. Some species of bees use its woolly plant material to build their nests.