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Hedgenettle (Stachys)
Also known as : Lamb's ears, Betony
Hedgenettle are a genus popularly grown by gardeners for borders and ground cover. They are also used as pollinator plants. These tall summer flowering shrubs have attractive and eye-catching flowered spikes in a variety of colors. Hedgenettle have produced many easy to care for cultivars and are relatively easy to propagate.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Hedgenettle
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Attributes of Hedgenettle
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Hedgenettle
Distribution of Hedgenettle
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Distribution Map of Hedgenettle
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hedgenettle
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Hedgenettle comprises plants popular for their velvety foliage and spikes of flowers, generally thriving in full to partial sun with good air circulation. Adequate watering is vital, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings, and using well-draining soil to prevent root rot. In terms of temperature, hedgenettle prefers it moderate to warm. Common challenges include mildew, fungal diseases, and occasionally pests like aphids. Seasonally, hedgenettle requires less water in winter and may benefit from mulching for protection.
How to Water Hedgenettle?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hedgenettle?
How to Propagate Hedgenettle?
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8 most common species：
Lamb's-ear
Lamb's-ear (Stachys byzantina) is an evergreen perennial with showy velvety leaves that look like the ear of a lamb. Pinkish purple flower spikes bloom from spring to summer. Flowers are fuzzy and make a nice focal point but can be trimmed off to promote better foliage growth. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall when in bloom.
Hedge woundwort
Hedge woundwort is native to Eurasia where it grows in dappled shade in woodlands. The leaves of the plant have an unpleasant, fetid smell. In summer it produces spikes of purple flowers that are popular with bees, particularly long-tongued bumblebees.
Marsh woundwort
Marsh woundwort (Stachys palustris) is a perennial herb that falls under the mint family. It grows in the marsh and is always visited by bumblebees, which helps it spread its seeds. The root systems spread wide, also making it a tenacious weed.
California hedgenettle
Contrary to its name, california hedgenettle is not a stinging nettle nor a hedge. It is a delicate flowering perennial that is a member of the mint family that resembles nettle and grows under hedges or in other shady areas. It makes a lovely shade ground cover and is easy to grow and attractive to hummingbirds. When crushed, it releases a faint minty fragrance, but it falls under the category of wood mint rather than a culinary mint.
Perennial yellow woundwort
Perennial yellow woundwort's profusion of white-yellow flowers is rich in nectar and pollen, making it a highly popular plant among solitary, long-tongued, and honeybees. "Stachys" from its Latin name translates to "an ear of grain," which refers to the spiked flower cluster.
German hedge nettle
German hedge nettle pops up in the eastern United States and has an interesting history with the military. The plant's leaves are coated with long hairs that were used as a dressing on wounds.
Italian hedgenettle
Annual herb, rarely biennial, 12 to 70 cm tall with simple or branched stems, more or less hairy, with silky, shiny long hairs, sometimes with a thickened base and also with glanduliferous hairs.
Annual hedgenettle
Annual hedgenettle is a sun-loving wildflower found in damp meadows, hedges, and disturbed areas. Annual hedgenettle is a perennial herb who's Latin name Stachys translates to "a spike" which refers to the aesthetic shape of its flowers.
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Lamb's-ear
Lamb's-ear
Lamb's-ear (Stachys byzantina) is an evergreen perennial with showy velvety leaves that look like the ear of a lamb. Pinkish purple flower spikes bloom from spring to summer. Flowers are fuzzy and make a nice focal point but can be trimmed off to promote better foliage growth. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall when in bloom.
Hedge woundwort
Hedge woundwort
Hedge woundwort is native to Eurasia where it grows in dappled shade in woodlands. The leaves of the plant have an unpleasant, fetid smell. In summer it produces spikes of purple flowers that are popular with bees, particularly long-tongued bumblebees.
Marsh woundwort
Marsh woundwort
Marsh woundwort (Stachys palustris) is a perennial herb that falls under the mint family. It grows in the marsh and is always visited by bumblebees, which helps it spread its seeds. The root systems spread wide, also making it a tenacious weed.
California hedgenettle
California hedgenettle
Contrary to its name, california hedgenettle is not a stinging nettle nor a hedge. It is a delicate flowering perennial that is a member of the mint family that resembles nettle and grows under hedges or in other shady areas. It makes a lovely shade ground cover and is easy to grow and attractive to hummingbirds. When crushed, it releases a faint minty fragrance, but it falls under the category of wood mint rather than a culinary mint.
Perennial yellow woundwort
Perennial yellow woundwort
Perennial yellow woundwort's profusion of white-yellow flowers is rich in nectar and pollen, making it a highly popular plant among solitary, long-tongued, and honeybees. "Stachys" from its Latin name translates to "an ear of grain," which refers to the spiked flower cluster.
German hedge nettle
German hedge nettle
German hedge nettle pops up in the eastern United States and has an interesting history with the military. The plant's leaves are coated with long hairs that were used as a dressing on wounds.
Italian hedgenettle
Italian hedgenettle
Annual herb, rarely biennial, 12 to 70 cm tall with simple or branched stems, more or less hairy, with silky, shiny long hairs, sometimes with a thickened base and also with glanduliferous hairs.
Annual hedgenettle
Annual hedgenettle
Annual hedgenettle is a sun-loving wildflower found in damp meadows, hedges, and disturbed areas. Annual hedgenettle is a perennial herb who's Latin name Stachys translates to "a spike" which refers to the aesthetic shape of its flowers.
Rough hedgenettle
Rough hedgenettle
Rough hedgenettle is native to and found in every part of the continental United States. This perennial herb blooms in spring to summer and its white and lavender-spotted flowers host several hummingbird butterfly and moth species.
Scarlet hedgenettle
Scarlet hedgenettle
Scarlet hedgenettle is a popular ornamental plant with showy, scarlet-red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. Although Stachys coccinea is widely cultivated, with various selected cultivars, it is a relatively rare plant in its native habitat.
Chinese artichoke
Chinese artichoke
Chinese artichoke is a deciduous perennial herb that is is a popular choice for borders and Cottage Gardens, due to its tall attractive summer-blooming flowers that invite pollinators. If left unmonitored, this cold-hardy plant will grow vigorously and can take over a garden with its spreading habit.
Palestine woundwort
Palestine woundwort
Palestine woundwort (Stachys palaestina) is a flowering plant found in Lebanon. Recently, only within the last 6 years, researchers have found that it is possible to create essential oil from this species. The essential oil has a unique chemical profile, mainly composed of terpenes, chemicals that often have aromatic and medicinal properties.
Hyssopleaf hedgenettle
Hyssopleaf hedgenettle
Hyssopleaf hedgenettle is a perennial herb with soft, green foliage that bears pink to purple flowers on square stems. Its leaves, heart-shaped with toothed margins, give off a subtle, pleasant fragrance when bruised. Thriving in partial shade and moist soils, hyssopleaf hedgenettle forms dense clumps, making it an attractive ground cover. It exhibits resilience against cold temperatures, which is a testament to its Asian highland origins.
Lamb's-ear 'Silver Carpet'
Lamb's-ear 'Silver Carpet'
Lamb's-ear 'Silver Carpet' is a low-growing, ground-covering perennial known for its soft, silvery-grey foliage. The plant's leaves are fuzzy and lance-shaped, providing a unique texture among garden plants. Thriving in full sun, lamb's-ear 'Silver Carpet' is drought-resistant and lends a striking contrast to darker-foliage species, creating a carpet-like appearance in rockeries and borders.
Lamb's ear
Lamb's ear
Lamb's ear showcases soft, fuzzy foliage with an oblong shape, giving this plant a distinctive, velvety texture. Its leaves alternate along square stems, a common trait in its family. The plant flourishes in well-drained soils and tends to thrive in environments that mimic its native Mediterranean habitat, where it can benefit from full to partial sun, contributing to its hardiness and drought-resistant qualities.
Florida hedgenettle
Florida hedgenettle
The oppositely arranged leaves have blades up to 6 cm long borne on petioles up to 3.5 cm long. Flowers grow in clusters of 3 to 6 from the upper leaf axils. The tubular, hairy calyx of sepals has pointed lobes. The fruit is a schizocarp a few centimeters long that splits in half. The seeds are about 1 mm long.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
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All Species
More Genus
Hedgenettle
Stachys
Also known as: Lamb's ears, Betony
Hedgenettle are a genus popularly grown by gardeners for borders and ground cover. They are also used as pollinator plants. These tall summer flowering shrubs have attractive and eye-catching flowered spikes in a variety of colors. Hedgenettle have produced many easy to care for cultivars and are relatively easy to propagate.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Hedgenettle
Feedback
Attributes of Hedgenettle
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Hedgenettle
Distribution of Hedgenettle
Feedback
Distribution Map of Hedgenettle
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hedgenettle
Feedback
Hedgenettle comprises plants popular for their velvety foliage and spikes of flowers, generally thriving in full to partial sun with good air circulation. Adequate watering is vital, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings, and using well-draining soil to prevent root rot. In terms of temperature, hedgenettle prefers it moderate to warm. Common challenges include mildew, fungal diseases, and occasionally pests like aphids. Seasonally, hedgenettle requires less water in winter and may benefit from mulching for protection.
How to Water Hedgenettle?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hedgenettle?
How to Propagate Hedgenettle?
How to Plant Hedgenettle?
Exploring the Hedgenettle Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Lamb's-ear
Lamb's-ear (Stachys byzantina) is an evergreen perennial with showy velvety leaves that look like the ear of a lamb. Pinkish purple flower spikes bloom from spring to summer. Flowers are fuzzy and make a nice focal point but can be trimmed off to promote better foliage growth. It is drought tolerant and requires well-drained soil. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and will grow from 30 to 46 cm tall when in bloom.
Hedge woundwort
Hedge woundwort is native to Eurasia where it grows in dappled shade in woodlands. The leaves of the plant have an unpleasant, fetid smell. In summer it produces spikes of purple flowers that are popular with bees, particularly long-tongued bumblebees.
Marsh woundwort
Marsh woundwort (Stachys palustris) is a perennial herb that falls under the mint family. It grows in the marsh and is always visited by bumblebees, which helps it spread its seeds. The root systems spread wide, also making it a tenacious weed.
California hedgenettle
Contrary to its name, california hedgenettle is not a stinging nettle nor a hedge. It is a delicate flowering perennial that is a member of the mint family that resembles nettle and grows under hedges or in other shady areas. It makes a lovely shade ground cover and is easy to grow and attractive to hummingbirds. When crushed, it releases a faint minty fragrance, but it falls under the category of wood mint rather than a culinary mint.
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All Species of Hedgenettle
Lamb's-ear
Hedge woundwort
Marsh woundwort
California hedgenettle
Perennial yellow woundwort
German hedge nettle
Italian hedgenettle
Annual hedgenettle
Rough hedgenettle
Scarlet hedgenettle
Chinese artichoke
Palestine woundwort
Hyssopleaf hedgenettle
Lamb's-ear 'Silver Carpet'
Lamb's ear
Florida hedgenettle
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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