Stachys coccinea
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Stachys coccinea

scarlet hedgenettle
scarlet betony
Texas betony

  family lamiaceae 
  genus stachys 

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Identification
Genus  Stachys Species  coccinea Variety  Cultivar  Common names  scarlet hedgenettle   scarlet betony   Texas betony Family  LAMIACEAE Specimen number  S10195 Data source  HumGrdn p79
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Herbaceous perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Mound forming Overall height  1' 6" Overall spread  2'
 
Climate
Sunshine  Partial shade Water  Dry to moist Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 07a-09b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Stachys coccinea attracts hummingbirds. Scarlet betony (also known as Texas betony and scarlet hedgenettle) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. Partial shade is ideal for this plant. It likes dry to moist soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Stachys coccinea is thought to originate from west Texas, Arizona and Mexico.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Stachys coccinea is an herbaceous perennial. Flowers: Scarlet betony (locally known in some parts as Texas betony and scarlet hedgenettle) has dense spikes of whorled flowers. This long flowering plant is in bloom from March through November. The flowers are usually a vermillion color.

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