Stachys chamissonis

Also Known As

Coast Hedge Nettle
Coastal Hedgenettle

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

7a-11

Stachys chamissonis plant details

Stachys chamissonis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachys chamissonis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer
Uses: bog garden, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachys chamissonis

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: erosion
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stachys chamissonis is an attractive & rarely seen California native with large showy flowers. In early Summer, this shrubby Stachys produces lots of 9” spikes of pink-purple flowers that hummingbirds love. Growing to 3’ tall, it has robust square stemmed branches with purple markings. Stachys chamissonis needs a lot of room as it spreads indefinitely by rhizomes. A great choice for a creek restoration project & useful for soil retention. It is happy in wet spots or places with no drainage or seasonal flooding. Often seen growing in roadside ditches in Pt. Reyes. Does well with regular garden irrigation as well & makes a beautiful California native plant.