Woundwort
Stachys spp.
Also known as
Hedge-nettle, Betony
Der Woll-Ziest, Wollziest 'Silver Carpet', Eselsohren, lat. Stachys byzantina 07 by Plenuska (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Woundwort Overview
Large genus with around 375 perennials, subshrubs and shrubs. Some species are evergreen, have edible tubers and some species are aromatic. Multiple species from this genus are cultivated as ornamental specimens and garden plants. This genus is commonly known by the names hedge nettle, self-heal, heal-all, woundwort, betony and lambs ears. The latter is named after their dense woolly coating of white hairs on their veined foliage and stems, which is soft and velvety to touch. They produce 2-lipped, usually hooded and patterned flowers coloured white, yellow, pink, purple or red on unbranched stems or produced on spikes from between leaves in whorls.
Common problems with Woundwort
How to propagate Woundwort
Cuttings
You can propagate from seed or cuttings.
Seed
Division
Division.
Other uses of Woundwort
Ground cover, attracts bees. Suitable for coastal conditions.