common hedge nettle
Also known as: grass nettle; hedge stachys; hedge woundwort; red archangel; wild nettle grass; archangel; wood betony
An herbaceous perennial to 80cm tall, with alternate pairs of nettle-like leaves held on finely hairy, square stems; the foliage has a pungent smell when crushed. Flowerspikes bearing whorls of pink flowers are produced from summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- common hedge nettle (Stachys sylvatica)
- Genus
- Stachys
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of common hedge nettle
Distribution map
Europe, Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of common hedge nettle
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common hedge nettle care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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