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Smith, R.W.

Stachys hyssopifolia

Stachys hyssopifolia Michx.

Hyssopleaf Hedgenettle, Hyssop-leaf Hedge-nettle, Hyssop-leaved Hedgenettle, Hyssop Hedge-nettle, Rough Hedge-nettle

Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Synonym(s): Stachys atlantica, Stachys hyssopifolia var. lythroides, Stachys lythroides

USDA Symbol: STHY3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 20 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Red , Pink , Blue , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , NC , NH , NJ , NY , PA , RI , SC , VA
Native Habitat: Moist, usually sandy soil near the coast, roadsides.

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				FACW			FACW	FACW

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 34 - Go Botany (2019) Native Plant Trust
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Stachys hyssopifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Stachys hyssopifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Stachys hyssopifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-10
Research By: CBR

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