Stachys Species, Erba Della Paura
Stachysrecta

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Stachys (STAK-iss)
Species: recta (REK-tuh)

Synonym:Stachys czernjaevii

Category
Herbs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting