Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua
Gray.
hyssopleaf hedgenettle
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Herbarium: Vascular Plants (NCU-Vascular Plants)
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Description
Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Eaten as a vegetable. No more details are given, it is likely to be the roots or the leaves that are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
Astringent Carminative Deodorant. The plant is astringent, carminative and deodorant.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan. Eastern N. America - Pennsylvania to Illinois, south to Florida.
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Succeeds in any deep well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade. A good bee plant.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.
Other Uses
Deodorant. None known
