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hedge woundwort

Stachys sylvatica

Hedge woundwort is a plant that grows in shady places, often in forests and hedges. It has lovely purple flowers that attract bees and butterflies, making it a great friend to nature!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The hedge woundwort has square, hairy stems and pairs of heart-shaped, toothed leaves. Its clusters of small, hooded, purplish-red flowers, often spotted with white, grow in whorls around the upper stem. The overall plant has a slightly coarse, upright appearance.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusStachys
hedge woundwort
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hedge woundwort

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Archaeologists have found its ancient seeds at real Viking sites, showing its long history!

Crush a leaf, and you might smell something surprisingly musky or mushroom-like!

Its stems are square, a secret clue that it belongs to the amazing mint family!

This plant can grow happily in shady spots, bringing pops of purple to dark corners.

Special abilities

Ability

Healing Hairs

Hedge woundwort has sticky hairs on its stems and leaves, traditionally used to help staunch bleeding and clean minor wounds.

Ability

Bee Beacon

Its tubular, nectar-rich flowers are perfectly shaped to attract long-tongued bees, ensuring efficient pollination and a sweet reward.

Ability

Underground Spreader

Hedge woundwort can spread using underground rhizomes, allowing it to form dense patches and recover quickly if damaged.

Measurements & details

Height
30-80 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from its tubular flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

A frequent visitor, drawn by the nectar-rich blooms.

pollinates

Red Admiral butterfly

Vanessa atalanta

Sips nectar, aiding in flower pollination.

Traits

Also known as

Wood Betony

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is hedge woundwort?

30-80 cm

How wide does hedge woundwort spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on hedge woundwort?

1-2 cm

When does hedge woundwort bloom?

Summer

Is hedge woundwort edible?

Yes

Is hedge woundwort toxic?

None

What is hedge woundwort's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is hedge woundwort pollinated?

Insect

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