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Woundwort
Stachys palustris.
 
Woundwort, also known as Marsh Hedge Nettle, is a perennial wildflower native to the eastern United States where it can often be found growing in moist meadows, prairies, and grasslands.

Plant grows to about 3 feet in height and produces stalks of pink to purple flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. 

Named after a similar European species in the Stachys family that was historically used in herbal medicine for treating and healing wounds.

Typically blooms in the second year.

Woundwort

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  • Growth Chart

    Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8
    Light Requirement: Full to partial sun
    Soil Type: Average, moist
    Sow Depth: Surface
    Plant Spacing: 12 to 15 inches
    Germination Temp: 70°F
    Germination Time: 4 to 8 weeks
    Bloom Time: June through August

  • Growing Tips

    Direct sow in early spring by lightly pressing the seeds into the soil's surface. If starting indoors, sow seeds in flats, keeping the soil moist and at a temperature around 70 degrees F until germination.

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