Stachys sylvatica (Hedge Woundwort, Whitespot)


Botanical Information

FamilyLamiaceae
GenusStachys
Speciessylvatica
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginEurope, Asia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-29 - (-26)
Temperature (°F)-20 - (-15)
Height30 - 80 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

PropagationHedge woundwort spreads to new sites by seed or rhizome fragments and then rapidly colonizes them by means of vigorous rhizomatous extensions forming large mats of vegetation.
PestsBronze shield-bug (Eysarcoris fabricii).
HabitatHedge woundwort is a plant of moist, relatively fertile soils where light shade and occasional disturbance prevents dominance by more robust species. It therefore grows in habitats where these conditions are found such as verges, hedge banks, woodland rides and river banks.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are stalked, dark green and shaped like an elongated heart.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers, which are arranged in whorls, are a dark reddish purple covered in white blotches: quite attractive.

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