Overview
Stachys coccinea is a perennial herb in the genus Stachys, part of the Q53476 family. Stachys coccinea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained soils. Suggested uses include ornamental garden, borders and pollinator garden. It is native to Arizona, Texas, Baja California Sur, Mexico and Nicaragua.
About
Stachys coccinea is a perennial herb that produces vivid summer flowers. It prefers full sun or partial shade and performs best in well-drained soil kept at moderate moisture. Flowering runs from June to September, providing an extended display through the summer months. It is suitable for ornamental borders and pollinator planting.
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About the genus
Stachys is a genus of plants, one of the largest in the mint family Lamiaceae. Estimates of the number of species vary from about 300 to about 450. Plants of the World Online accepts 373 species.
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In the garden
Stachys coccinea is a perennial herb in the genus Stachys, native to parts of North and Central America including Arizona, Texas, Baja California Sur, Mexico and Nicaragua. In its home range it grows where summers are warm, which helps explain its summer-flowering habit in cooler climates. Grow it in a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil and a steady, moderate moisture level; avoid waterlogged planting positions. Planting into borders or mixed perennial beds where soil drains freely will suit its needs, and a position with good summer sun will encourage the longest display of flowers. Use scarlet woundwort as an ornamental feature in borders, or include it in pollinator gardens where summer nectar sources are needed. Flowering occurs from June to September, so it contributes a summer-long run of blooms that benefits bees and butterflies while fitting neatly alongside other summer-flowering perennials.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stachys
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained
- Soil moisture
- moderate
Plant details
Stachys coccinea size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herb
- Suggested uses
- ornamental garden, borders, pollinator garden
- Native to
- Arizona, Texas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, Nicaragua
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stachys coccinea
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering; tolerates drought once established.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
- Propagation
- Seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Stachys coccinea?
Prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering; tolerates drought once established.
Where is the best place to plant Stachys coccinea?
Stachys coccinea prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Stachys coccinea need?
Stachys coccinea grows best in well-drained soil. Aim for soil that stays moderate.
How do I prune Stachys coccinea?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
How do I propagate Stachys coccinea?
Seed, division.
More in the Stachys genus
- Stachys 'Hidalgo'
- Stachys albens
- Stachys alpinalimestone woundwort
- Stachys arvensisfield woundwort
- Stachys byzantinalamb's ear
- Stachys byzantina 'Cotton Boll'lamb's ear 'Cotton Boll'
- Stachys chrysantha
- Stachys germanica
