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Stachys palustris
Stachys palustris L.
Marsh Hedgenettle
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Stachys palustris var. elliptica, Stachys palustris var. petiolata, Stachys palustris var. segetum
USDA Symbol: STPA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (I)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Leaf: Dark Green
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AK , CT , DC , DE , IL , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , VT , WICanada: NB , PE
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | FACW | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Stachys palustris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Stachys palustris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stachys palustris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-07Research By: TWC Staff