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Wood Betony (Stachys officinalis

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Quick grow facts

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What it is

Purple betony is an herbaceous perennial wildflower in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Its native habitat includes meadows, gardens, parks, pastures, hedge banks, and open forest woodlands.

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Its leaves and flowering tops are used in making tea.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.

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Cautions

Snails and slugs may damage the plant.

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Sources

  1. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/stachys-officinalis/