Drummond's Hedgenettle (Stachys Drummondii) is a annual herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A low-growing herbaceous plant with soft, oval to heart-shaped leaves and two-lipped, orchid-like pink flowers spiraling up erect stems.

Drummond's Hedgenettle

Drummond's Hedgenettle

Stachys Drummondii

A low-growing herbaceous plant with soft, oval to heart-shaped leaves and two-lipped, orchid-like pink flowers spiraling up erect stems.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
8-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, specimen, pollinator support

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Drummond's Hedgenettle

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Drummond's Hedgenettle
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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Stachys