Stachys pycnantha

Species Name: Stachys pycnantha
Common Name: Short-spiked Hedge Nettle

A light green, fuzzy plant that does well under ordinary garden care and loves wet spots. Fragrant leaves, compact flower head. Inland, protect from afternoon sun.

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Plant Family: Lamiaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 3'h x 2'w

Growth Habit: Upright or recumbent

Deciduous/Evergreen: Winter deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun

Soil Preference: Not well draining

Water Requirements: Moist, semi-moist

Cold Hardy to: Not hardy

Flower Season: Summer, early fall

Flower Color: White/maroon

Endangered?: Not listed

Distribution: North West, Central West, Sierra Nevada

Natural Habitat: Streamsides, springs,

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