Stachys moneri 'Hummelo' - Bettony Ornamental Bark The Autumn Blaze Red Maple

The Autumn Blaze Red Maple tops out at about 50 ft

it delivers a splash of color that stands out without overwhelming its companions

This cultivar shines in mid to late fall

Following the pink flowers

Stachys moneri 'Hummelo' - Bettony Ornamental Bark The Autumn Blaze Red MapleLooking for a pollinator friendly native with tons of appeal? The relatively unknown Stachys moneri 'Humelo' received the highest distinction in 2019, going home with the Perennial Plant Associations "Plant of the Year Award". Why? Well first, it produces food for a wide range of pollinators including many species of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Second, while it is easy to care for it produces full panicles of cone shaped violet and magenta