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Stachys bullata

California Hedgenettle

a perennial member of the Stachys genus in the family Labiatae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Labiatae
Genus
Stachys
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.9 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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The leaves are disinfectant and stomachic[3]. An infusion of the leaves has been used in the treatment of stomach aches[3]. An infusion of the leaves and stems is applied as a wash to wounds and infected sores or used as a poultice[2]. A poultice of the heated leaves has been used in the treatment of earaches and has also been applied to boils to bring them to a head[3]. A decoction of the roots has been used as a gargle to treat sore throats[3].

Product or use
Disinfectant
Product or use
Poultice
Product or use
Skin
Product or use
Stomachic
Product or use
Vulnerary

Environment

Range
South-western N. America - California.
Habitat
Sandy, gravelly or peaty shores and bogs[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 5+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

Succeeds in any deep well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade[1]. A good bee plant[1].

References

  1. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  2. Coffey. T. The History and Folklore of North American Wild Flowers. Facts on File. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0-8160-2624-6

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  3. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  4. Fernald. M. L. Gray's Manual of Botany. American Book Co. 1950-00-00

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