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
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.
