Texas Betony
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Stachys coccinea
The stout, square stems of scarlet hedge nettle or Texas betony rise to 3 ft. or more and are lined with a pair of dark-green leaves becoming smaller up the stem. The inflorescence is an interrupted spike of two-lipped, bright-red, tubular flowers. A stout, erect, leafy plant, covered with soft hairs, with scarlet bilaterally symmetrical flowers in whorls at intervals in a spike at the top of a 4-sided stem.
Its scarlet color distinguishes this species from other western plants of its genus, which are pink or purplish. If cultivated, it should be grown from seed. Stachy plants have no stinging hairs as accurately but resemble nettles in other ways, especially before flowering. In the Old World, some grew near hedges and were known as hedge nettles.
Texas betony has aromatic foliage and a fantastic bloom show. The heaviest blooms are in early spring, but vivid scarlet flowers are displayed throughout the season. It makes a good ground cover for shady places.
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Height: 1’-1.5’
Spread: 1’-1.5’
Bloom: March-October
Light: Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
