Stachys maritima
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Stachys maritima

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 7–10
Click count
18
Observations
42

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Stachys maritima is a perennial herbaceous plant that favors sunny sites and originates from open habitats, frequently flourishing in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C

Stachys maritima can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, yet its distribution may still be restricted by different combinations of water and heat. It performs best in warm summer climates with sufficient rainfall or watering. Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can raise the likelihood of Stachys maritima dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can increase the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 15–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is generally enough for Stachys maritima, although several feedings can improve growth. Fertilize about once every month to month and a half. Feeding improves the leaves' appearance and performance, helping maintain even color and a healthy texture. It also encourages root development and nutrient uptake, supporting the plant's long-term health.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Stachys
Family
Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Native Area
Turkey, Tunisia, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, Algeria, Croatia, France

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