Stachys bullata
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California hedgenettle
California hedgenettle is an evergreen herbaceous perennial that grows 1 – 3 ft. tall with deep green, tongue-shaped foliage and stalks of purple/pink two-lipped flowers that bloom sequentially throughout spring, summer, and fall.
Like other members of the mint family, its foliage and flowers have a slight minty fragrance.
In the garden setting this species performs well in damp, partially shaded areas and forms a bushy, spreading ground cover, but is easily controlled. It is tolerant of clay soils, but not drought adapted. A great choice for bioswales, pond margins, and damp shady areas in need of a showy flowering plant!
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Part Shade, Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
| Ecological Value | Excellent nectar plant for hummingbirds, butterflies, and other insects. |
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| Historical Uses | Coastanoan peoples use the leaves for a variety of medicinal uses such as decoctions/poultices for sores, earaches, stomachaches, and boils., The roots are also made into a decoction and gargled for sore throats. |
| Distribution | Endemic to coastal ranges of California |
| Elevation | 0 – 1,600 ft. |
| Habitat | wet, swampy, boggy places |
| Communities | Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest |
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