Stachys gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69(Suppl. 2): 167 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314052
Common Names
- Stachys gossweileri
- Gossweiler's Betony
- Gossweiler's Woundwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stachys gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in meadows, grasslands and open woodlands. It has a hairy stem, and its leaves are oval-shaped and toothed. It produces pink to purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys gossweileri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys gossweileri has white to pink flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves at the base.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachys gossweileri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Stachys gossweileri
Stachys gossweileri can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Stachys gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys gossweileri?
Stachys gossweileri
What is the common name of Stachys gossweileri?
Gossweiler's Hedge Nettle
What is the growth habit of Stachys gossweileri?
Stachys gossweileri is an upright, spreading, perennial herb.
Species in the Stachys genus
Stachys acerosa, Stachys aculeolata, Stachys adulterina, Stachys aegyptiaca, Stachys aethiopica, Stachys affinis, Stachys agraria, Stachys ajugoides, Stachys albanica, Stachys albens, Stachys albicaulis, Stachys albiflora, Stachys albotomentosa, Stachys aleurites, Stachys alopecuros, Stachys alpigena, Stachys alpina, Stachys amanica, Stachys ambigua, Stachys anamurensis, Stachys andongensis, Stachys angustifolia, Stachys anisochila, Stachys annua, Stachys antalyensis, Stachys aperta, Stachys arabica, Stachys arachnoidea, Stachys araucana, Stachys arenaria, Stachys arenariiformis, Stachys argillicola, Stachys aristata, Stachys arrecta, Stachys arriagana, Stachys arvensis, Stachys aspera, Stachys asperata, Stachys atherocalyx, Stachys aucheri, Stachys aurea, Stachys bakeri, Stachys balansae, Stachys balensis, Stachys ballotiformis, Stachys bayburtensis, Stachys baytopiorum, Stachys beckeana, Stachys benthamiana, Stachys bergii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-195120: Based on the initial data import
George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.