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Marsh Woundwort

Marsh Woundwort

Stachys palustris

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 3aZone 9b

A native wetland perennial with square stems and purple-pink flowers arranged in spiky whorls. It thrives in boggy or marshy conditions and attracts pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

high
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

pH Range

5.78
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.7 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Summer

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe and temperate Asia

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitdynamic accumulator

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division, root cutting