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(Stachys coccinea)
Scarlet Hedgenettle (Stachys coccinea)
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Nolan Exe
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-04-29T01:48:41-07:00 |
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Summary
Stachys coccinea, commonly known as Scarlet Hedgenettle or Texas Betony, is a deciduous perennial herb native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along stream banks in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 1 foot (0.3 meters) and a width of 2 feet (0.6 meters). This plant features upright, square stems with opposite leaves and produces tubular, bright red flowers that bloom profusely from late spring to early fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.
Scarlet Hedgenettle is valued for its vibrant red flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in border plantings, native plant gardens, and as a ground cover. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is adaptable to various soil types and can tolerate drought once established. It is also suitable for xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. In terms of maintenance, it is relatively easy to care for, requiring only occasional trimming to keep it looking tidy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Scarlet Hedgenettle is valued for its vibrant red flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. It is often used in border plantings, native plant gardens, and as a ground cover. While it prefers well-drained soils, it is adaptable to various soil types and can tolerate drought once established. It is also suitable for xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. In terms of maintenance, it is relatively easy to care for, requiring only occasional trimming to keep it looking tidy.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Red
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fire Resistant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
native to open woodlands, grasslands, and along stream banks in the Southwestern United States and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Texas Betony, Betony
Scientific Names: , Stachys coccinea, Stachys oaxacana, Stachys limitanea, Stachys cardinalis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Stachys coccinea Ortega