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Scarlet Hedge Nettle, Texas Betony
Stachys coccinea

Velvet-textured, aromatic foliage. Remove spent flower spikes as needed. Frost damage to foliage below 25 degrees F. Cut back in spring to remove frost damaged foliage. Member of the mint family.

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun, Morning Sun
  • Height range: 1–2 Feet
  • Width range: 2–3 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Seasonal habit: Evergreen, Semi-Evergreen
  • Flower color: Red
  • Flower season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Design style: Rabbit Resistant, Pollinator Plants
  • Hardiness cold tolerance: 0 °F
  • Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Well Drained
  • Native location: Arizona, New Mexico, southern Texas, northern Mexico
  • PH preference: Alkaline/Basic, Neutral, Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  • USDA hardiness zone: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

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