Stachys heraclea
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Stachys heraclea

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
12
Observations
63

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Stachys heraclea is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers sunny sites and comes from open habitats, commonly growing in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Stachys heraclea can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may nevertheless be restricted by different combinations of moisture and heat. It grows best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather and prolonged high temperatures can raise the chance of Stachys heraclea dying. In winter, appropriate protection from cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Usually a single fertilizer application in spring is enough for Stachys heraclea, though additional feedings can maximize its growth. Apply fertilizer about once every month to a month and a half. Fertilization improves leaf appearance and function, maintaining even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Stachys
Family
Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 46 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Italy, Spain, France

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