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Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua - Gray.

Common Name hyssopleaf hedgenettle
Family Lamiaceae
USDA hardiness 4-8
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Damp sands, swamps and prairies[43].
Range E. Asia - Japan. Eastern N. America - Pennsylvania to Illinois, south to Florida.
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Weed Potential No
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua hyssopleaf hedgenettle


USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 3
Stachys hyssopifolia ambigua hyssopleaf hedgenettle
USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the British Possessions. 3 vols. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Vol. 3

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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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.

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Synonyms

Stachys. aspera. Stachys grayana. Stachys tenuifolia

Plant Habitats

 Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves
Edible Uses:

Eaten as a vegetable[178]. No more details are given, it is likely to be the roots or the leaves that are eaten[K].

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent  Carminative  Deodorant

The plant is astringent, carminative and deodorant[178, 218].

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Other Uses

Deodorant

None known

Special Uses

Attracts Wildlife

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Cultivation details

Succeeds in any deep well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade[200]. A good bee plant[200].

References   Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information

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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 Names

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Native Range

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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