Hedge woundwort.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial herb

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

3 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 5 à 9

Floraison

Early to late summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its native woodland environment. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant does not tolerate drought well. It can be quite vigorous, so keep an eye on its spread if you have limited space.

Arrosage

Keep the soil damp but not waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage a tidy appearance.

Rempotage

Divide the plant in spring if it becomes too crowded.

Sol

Moist, humus rich soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not considered toxic, but it is not intended for culinary use.

Enfants

Keep children away from the foliage as the fine hairs can be irritating to the skin.

Allergènes de contact

The leaves have fine hairs that can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen may cause mild reactions in those with seasonal allergies.

Comestibilité

This plant is generally considered non-edible and may cause digestive upset if consumed.

Comment l'identifier

• Heart shaped, serrated green leaves
• Spikes of dark purple flowers
• Square stems typical of mint family
• Distinctive unpleasant odor when crushed

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,3 à 0,6m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

purple, maroon, 1 à 2cm

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that appears as white dusty spots on the leaves during humid weather.

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant this in a woodland border where it can naturalize alongside other shade-loving perennials.

Bonnes associations

• Foxglove — They share similar light and moisture requirements in woodland settings.
• Male fern — Ferns provide a nice textural contrast to the foliage of the woundwort.

Espèces similaires

• Stachys palustris — It is a close relative that prefers wetter soil conditions.

Science

Famille

Lamiaceae

Genre

Stachys

Ordre

Lamiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe and parts of Asia.

Préservation

It is a common woodland plant and is not currently under threat.

It grows in moist, shaded woodland soils where it competes with other understory plants.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

woodland gardens, shade groundcover, pollinator habitat

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it spread aggressively?

It can spread by rhizomes, so it is best suited for areas where it has room to roam.

Can I grow it in full sun?

It prefers partial to full shade and may wilt in intense, direct sunlight.

D'où vient le nom

The genus name Stachys comes from the Greek word for ear of grain, referring to the flower spike shape. The species name sylvatica refers to its natural woodland habitat.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly known as hedge woundwort.
• The specific epithet sylvatica means of the woods.
• It thrives in the dappled shade of deciduous forests.
• The flowers are arranged in whorls along the stem.

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