Botanical Name: Stachys bullata
Common Name: Hedge nettle Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright; loosely held foliage is tomentose on long stems; mass spreading plant to 3' tall. flowers held high on purple spikes. Height 1 1/2 to 3' Spread equal Growth Rate fast Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil most any soils with good drainage Hardiness hardy; all zones Morphology: Leaves ovate to oblong-ovate, 1 1/2 to 8" long oppositely arranged, serrate; upper leaves sessile Flowers spikes; 5/8" long; purple stamens exerted Fruit small achenes Propagation: seed or division Usage: ornamental border plant, grown for grey green foliage and deep purple flowers; excellent drought tolerant filler in perennial bed Landscape Care: Watering drought tolerant once established Fertilizing slow-release at planting, yearly in spring Pruning clean out dead foliage, flowers Pests/Diseases pest free Special Conditions/Other Origin: California Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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