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Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett

Stachys Coccinea

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Overview

Stachys coccinea, or Scarlet betony, is a vibrant perennial prized for its upright spikes of vivid red tubular flowers. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies, it thrives in USDA zones 7-10, reaching 18-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant species is ideal for adding bold color to borders, beds, and pollinator gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–9Type PerennialClimate Arid
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its upright spikes of vivid red tubular flowers
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — drought-tolerant species is ideal for adding bold color to bordersScarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — Attracting hummingbirds and butterfliesScarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — otherwise known as Stachys coccinea or Scarlet Hedge-NettleScarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — This hardy species is a member of the mint familyScarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-10Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial native to the southwestern United States and Mexico+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its upright spikes of vivid red tubular flowers
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — drought-tolerant species is ideal for adding bold color to borders
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — otherwise known as Stachys coccinea or Scarlet Hedge-Nettle
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — This hardy species is a member of the mint family
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — it thrives in USDA zones 7-10
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — is a vibrant and eye-catching perennial native to the southwestern United States and Mexico
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — reaching 18-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in spread
Scarlet Bettony, Scarlet Hedge-Nett (Stachys Coccinea) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it requires well-drained soil
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