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common hedge-nettle
Betonica officinalis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A hardy herbaceous perennial with purple-pink flower spikes that bloom mid to late summer, attractive to bees and pollinators. Traditionally used in herbal medicine and valued for its ornamental appeal in cottage gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Western Europe
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatormedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation