Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Stachys

Species:

Stachys clingmanii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Purple, Violet

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forested, shaded environments