Marsh Woundwort
Stachys palustris
Stachys palustris, commonly known as marsh woundwort, marsh betony, clown's woundwort, clown's heal-all, marsh hedgenettle, or hedge-nettle, is an edible perennial grassland herb growing to 80 centimeters tall. It is native to parts of Eurasia but has been introduced to North America. The species epithet palustris is Latin for "of the marsh" and indicates its common habitat.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- High
- Mature height
- 0.8 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- root, herb
Functional roles
Propagation
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When: Plant tubers spring
Native of damp ground with edible tubers and shoots; pink flower spikes for bees.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.