Marsh Hedgenettle, Marsh Betony, Marsh Woundwort
Stachys palustris (Marsh Betony) is a marginal, aquatic perennial boasting thick spikes of pink or purple flowers in summer and early fall. Rich in nectar, they attract pollinators to the garden. They are borne on square stems clad with opposite pairs of leaves that are almost stalkless, linearly lanceolate and hairy. The foliage turns maroon to yellow in the fall. Marsh Betony is an enthusiastic spreader growing from a horizontal tuberous runner.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Stachys |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Midwest, Michigan, Illinois, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Stachys |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom, United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Midwest, Michigan, Illinois, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Water Gardens |
How many Stachys palustris (Marsh Betony) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Stachys palustris (Marsh Betony) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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