Texas Betony

Stachys coccinea
  • Also Known As: Scarlet Betony, Scarlet Hedge Nettle
  • Botanical Name: Stachys coccinea
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Light Requirement: Partial Shade, Full Sun
  • Water Demand: Low, Medium
  • Landscape Use: Fragrance, Container, Deer Resistant
  • Ornamental Color: Red
  • Native or Adapted: Native
  • Wildlife Value: Butterflies, Birds, Hummingbirds
  • Season: Spring, Fall, Summer
  • Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
  • Plant Form: Spreading
  • Region: North Central Texas
  • Plant Spread: 2' - 4'
  • Plant Height: 1' - 3'

Description

Grows quite well in dry shade and needs very little supplemental water once established. Scarlet-red tubular flowers are hummingbird favorites.

Texas Betony Photos