Stachys Species, Coastal Hedgenettle, Lamb's Ear

Stachyschamissonis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stachys (STAK-iss)
Species
chamissonis (kam-ISS-oh-nis)
Synonym
Stachys flaccida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

Richmond, California

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Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) | December 2011 | negative

I introduced this plant as a tiny cutting, and it is now one of the worst weeds in the garden. It spreads rapidly by stolons and would f...Read More

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