Hedgenettles
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Hedgenettles
Stachys
Hedgenettles are lovely plants that grow in gardens and fields. They have soft, fuzzy leaves and pretty flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Hedgenettles has often fuzzy, dark green leaves with a unique square stem. Its small, tubular flowers, often purple, pink, or white, grow in whorls around the stem, making it distinct from stinging nettles.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderLamialesFamilyLamiaceaeGenusStachys
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people used parts of this plant to help heal small cuts and scrapes!
Did you know some Hedgenettles smell minty when you gently crush their leaves?
Its scientific name, Stachys, means 'ear of corn,' referring to its flower spikes!
Some kinds of Hedgenettles can grow fuzzy leaves softer than a lamb's ear!
Special abilities
Ability
Square Power Stems
Hedgenettles has square stems that help it stand strong and upright, even in windy weather, giving it extra stability.
Ability
Soft Shield Leaves
Hedgenettles has soft, fuzzy leaves that protect it from too much sun and help save precious water in dry conditions.
Ability
Friendly Imposter
Hedgenettles has leaves that look like stinging nettles but have no sting, letting animals brush past without harm.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-100 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
visits flowers for nectar and pollen
eaten by
European water vole
Arvicola terrestris
eats its roots and tender shoots
shelters
Ground beetle
Carabus nemoralis
hides beneath its wide leaves
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Aromatic
Aromatic plants produce and emit fragrant volatile organic compounds, often for defense or to attract pollinators.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or tasting any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hedgenettles?
30-100 cm
How wide does Hedgenettles spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Hedgenettles?
1-2 cm
When does Hedgenettles bloom?
Summer
Is Hedgenettles edible?
Yes
Is Hedgenettles toxic?
None
What is Hedgenettles's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hedgenettles pollinated?
Insect
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