Woolly Hedgenettle
Stachys byzantina
- Native to:
- Iran, Krym, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Jean-Pol GRANDMONT
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Stachys
- Species:
- Stachys byzantina
- USDA Symbol:
- STBY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble bee (Bombus pensylvanicus), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Two-spotted bumble (Bombus bimaculatus), ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus), Yellow-faced bumble (Bombus vosnesenskii)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- poor, sandy, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, dry slopes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F with light. Surface sow, do not cover deeply.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.