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Herbaceous Perennial
Stachys palustris
marsh woundwort
An upright, herbaceous perennial with square stems, dark green, hairy leaves and tapering spikes of hooded, lipped, pinkish-purple flowers in mid-summer
Other common names
clown's all-healclown's woundwort
see moremarsh betony
ploughman's all-heal
roughweed
all-heal
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, ±Ê´Ç´Ç°ù±ô²â–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Stachys can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with paired leaves which are sometimes unpleasantly aromatic, and erect spikes or racemes of whorled, 2-lipped flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to Mongolia & Himalayas
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist or wet soil, ideally in semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required; can be cut back in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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marsh woundwort
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