Stachys Species, Florida Betony, Rattlesnake Weed, Florida Hedgenettle, Lamb's Ear
Stachysfloridana

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Stachys (STAK-iss)
Species: floridana (flor-ih-DAY-na)

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting