Perennial Yellow Woundwort (Stachys Recta) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A neat, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 40 cm tall, with alternate pairs of green, nettle-like leaves held on slender pale green stems.

Perennial Yellow Woundwort

Perennial Yellow Woundwort

Stachys Recta

A neat, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 40 cm tall, with alternate pairs of green, nettle-like leaves held on slender pale green stems.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

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

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Perennial Yellow Woundwort

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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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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Stachys