Stachys bullata (California hedge nettle)

Cultivation

Best in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade but flowering will be reduced. Can grow in full sun in mild coastal sites. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Spreads by underground runners. Attracts bees.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Mat-forming, Spreading

Native to

California

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves release an unpleasant smell when crushed or bruised.

Toxicity

Not toxic